CVE-2023-7236

Name: CVE-2023-7236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-18T19:15:06.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7236 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like system errors which could contain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Backup Bolt WordPress plugin through 1.3.0 is vulnerable to Information Exposure via the unprotected access of debug logs. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the debug log which may contain information like system errors which could contain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Backupbolt	Backup Bolt	<= 1.3.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2a4557e2-b764-4678-a6d6-af39dd1ba76b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2a4557e2-b764-4678-a6d6-af39dd1ba76b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7236?

How severe is CVE-2023-7236?

CVE-2023-7236 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7236?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-7236?

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Source: NVD / NIST