CVE-2023-6821 Error Log Viewer < 1.1.3 - Directory Listing to Sensitive Data Exposure

Q: What is CVE-2023-6821?

CVE-2023-6821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft, published on 18 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6821 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6821 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6821?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6821 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 6.5 Published 18 Mar 2024 Updated 27 Mar 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can access directory listings to read and download sensitive PHP logs from the Error Log Viewer plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-6821?

CVE-2023-6821 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft, published on 18 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 is affected by a Directory Listing issue, allowing users to read and download PHP logs without authorization

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6821?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6821?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6821 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-6821 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6821 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79vv-2m5g-frvv.