MEDIUM
CVE-2023-3601
Published: August 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Simple Author Box WordPress plugin before 2.52 does not verify a user ID before outputting information about that user, leading to arbitrary user information disclosure to users with a role as low as Contributor.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3601 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
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
webfactoryltd1 product(s)
simple author box
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0cc513e-c306-4920-9afb-e33d95a7292fExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c0cc513e-c306-4920-9afb-e33d95a7292fExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-3601
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2023
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3601 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.