CVE-2023-6066: wp custom widget area vulnerability

The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.
CVE-2023-6066CVSS 4.3CMS

CVE-2023-6066: wp custom widget area vulnerability

The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.

CVSS
4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS
31.23%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
wp custom widget area

What is known

The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.

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