Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin flaw lets a logged-in low-privileged user perform an action that should have required stronger authorization. The cited impact is limited to data or setting integrity, not data theft or service outage. It is business-relevant for sites that allow subscriber, contributor, customer, or other untrusted accounts.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. Prioritize sites with public registration, customer accounts, contributor access, or sensitive content workflows. It is not described as actively exploited in the provided sources.
Technical view
CVE-2023-44234 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in Bastianon Massimo WP GPX Map/wp-gpx-maps. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N with score 4.3. Sources describe affected versions through 1.7.08, though the Patchstack reference title mentions 1.7.05.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running WP GPX Map through 1.7.08, especially where low-privileged or externally created accounts exist. Sites without the plugin are not affected by this CVE.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is network-accessible, low complexity, needs prior login, and has no user-interaction requirement. Reported impact is integrity-only and low.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. No endpoint, exploit detail, fixed version, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle. The affected-version wording conflicts between the CVE description and Patchstack title, so verify with vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP GPX Map/wp-gpx-maps and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed version.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not required.
- Limit low-privileged or untrusted WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Review plugin-related changes for unexpected configuration or content modifications.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP GPX Map/wp-gpx-maps is installed on each WordPress site.
- Flag plugin versions through 1.7.08 for remediation review.
- Verify whether untrusted users have active WordPress accounts on exposed sites.
- Review relevant WordPress audit logs for unauthorized plugin-related changes.
- Track the version discrepancy between CVE text and Patchstack title during remediation.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (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:N
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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:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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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.