Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin flaw lets a logged-in user bypass missing authorization checks in WP Custom Admin Interface through version 7.32. The known impact is limited integrity change, not data theft or outage. Risk is meaningful where many low-privilege WordPress accounts exist.
Executive priority
Prioritize in normal vulnerability management cycles, faster for sites with many contributors, customers, or contractors. This is not evidenced as actively exploited, but it can undermine administrative integrity on affected WordPress sites.
Technical view
CVE-2023-44988 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in Martin Gibson WP Custom Admin Interface. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with WP Custom Admin Interface installed at version 7.32 or earlier, especially sites allowing multiple authenticated users. The supplied sources do not identify affected code paths or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires an authenticated low-privilege user, so anonymous internet-wide exploitation is not supported by the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence names the product, affected version range, CWE-862, and CVSS vector. The supplied bundle does not provide exploit details, affected endpoints, fixed version, or vendor patch notes. Validate by version and authorization review, not exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Custom Admin Interface installations and versions.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for fixed-version or removal advice.
- Update, disable, or remove affected plugin versions according to vendor guidance.
- Restrict WordPress admin access to trusted accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor for unexpected admin interface or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP Custom Admin Interface version is 7.32 or earlier.
- Identify WordPress roles and users with access to plugin-related admin areas.
- Review recent site configuration changes for unexpected low-privilege activity.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Document residual exposure where no fixed version is confirmed.
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
- 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.