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CVE-2023-6821: error log viewer vulnerability
CVE-2023-6821: medium vulnerability affecting error log viewer. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 6.5 MEDIUM
- EPSS
- 44.56%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- error log viewer
What is known
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
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6821, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) affecting error log viewer, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether error log viewer is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.