MEDIUM
CVE-2023-0402
CWE-862Published: January 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Social Warfare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete post meta information and reset network access tokens.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0402 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
warfareplugins1 product(s)
social warfare
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-warfare/trunk/lib/options/SWP_Options_Page.php?rev=2364155#L923Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-warfare/trunk/lib/options/SWP_Options_Page.php?rev=2364155#L923Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-0402
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 19, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0402 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.