CVE-2023-7072: post grid combo vulnerability

CVE-2023-7072: high vulnerability affecting post grid combo. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2023-7072CVSS 7.5Web

CVE-2023-7072: post grid combo vulnerability

CVE-2023-7072: high vulnerability affecting post grid combo. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
7.5 HIGH
EPSS
46%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
post grid combo

What is known

The Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.68 via the 'get_posts' REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including full draft posts and password protected posts, as well as the password for password-protected posts.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-7072, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) affecting post grid combo, 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 post grid combo 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.

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