Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A logged-in user could abuse the Page Builder by AZEXO WordPress plugin to create posts they should not be allowed to create. The issue is business-relevant where many users can authenticate, because it can affect site content integrity and operations.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not reported as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can allow unauthorized content changes on affected sites with user accounts.
Technical view
CVE-2023-3053 is a missing authorization check, CWE-862, in the plugin's azh_add_post function. Sources describe Page Builder by AZEXO versions up to and including 1.27.133 as allowing authenticated attackers to create posts with any post type and status. CVSS is 5.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Page Builder by AZEXO at versions up to 1.27.133 and allowing authenticated users. Public-only sites without user accounts have lower practical exposure, but administrator accounts should still verify plugin presence and version.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The attack requires authentication and low complexity, with no user interaction. Impact is unauthorized data modification through post creation, not disclosed credential theft or remote code execution.
Researcher notes
The affected metadata in the bundle is sparse, while the description and Wordfence reference provide the vulnerable range. Validate against the Wordfence advisory and plugin source references. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation or a specific patch unless vendor guidance confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Page Builder by AZEXO plugin usage.
- Check whether installed versions are up to and including 1.27.133.
- Review Wordfence and vendor plugin guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.
- Update if an official fixed version is available from trusted sources.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Limit unnecessary WordPress user accounts and permissions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and version on each WordPress instance.
- Review roles with authenticated access to affected sites.
- Check content for unexpected posts, post types, or publication statuses.
- Review application logs for unusual post creation activity.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Wordfence guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.