CVE-2023-5845 Simple Social Buttons < 5.1.1 - Unauthenticated Password Protected Post Access

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access password-protected post content via meta tags in the Simple Social Media Share Buttons plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-5845?

CVE-2023-5845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Simple Social Media Share Buttons, published on 27 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Simple Social Media Share Buttons WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 leaks password-protected post content to unauthenticated visitors in some meta tags

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5845?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpbrigade Simple Social Buttons.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5845?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5845 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-5845 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5845 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j833-mj9j-x2pj.

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