CVE-2023-7239
Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes vulnerability
- Published15 May 2025
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.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-7239 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-7239 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.53%.
How severe is CVE-2023-7239?
CVE-2023-7239 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-7239?
Affected products include Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7239?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Jeroensormani Wp Dashboard Notes 1.0.11 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.