CVE-2023-2434 json
Nested Pages <= 3.2.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Editor+) Plugin Settings Reset
published 2023-05-31 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-33919
- cvss
- 3.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.7%
- EPSS 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 51%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Nested Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'reset' function in versions up to, and including, 3.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level permissions and above, to reset plugin settings.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 3.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 3.1 | 3.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |
Affected products
- kylephillips Nested Pages
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
- Technology feeds
References
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plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/browser/wp-nested-pages/tags/3.2.3/app/Form/Listeners/ResetSettings.php#L12
patch
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plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2919175%40wp-nested-pages&old=2814681%40wp-nested-pages&sfp_ema
patch
-
wordfence.com
/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c3e61e9-3610-41b5-9820-28012dc657fd?source=cve
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-2434
- NVD CVE-2023-2434
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