CVE-2023-7239

Name: CVE-2023-7239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-15T20:15:30.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7239 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does not validate that the user has access to the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This allows users with a role of contributor and above to update notes created by other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does not validate that the user has access to the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This allows users with a role of contributor and above to update notes created by other users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jeroensormani	Wp Dashboard Notes	< 1.0.11

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6e6afe50-27f9-41fa-a94b-f44df0850e2c/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7239?

How severe is CVE-2023-7239?

CVE-2023-7239 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7239?

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Source: NVD / NIST