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CVE-2023-45104: WordPress BetterLinks plugin <= 1.6.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks betterlinks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through <= 1.6.0.

HighCVSS 7.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

BetterLinks for WordPress had a missing authorization flaw through version 1.6.0. An unauthenticated network attacker may be able to reach functionality that should require permission, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact reported.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure where BetterLinks is present. It is not KEV-confirmed, but the unauthenticated network attack profile makes timely inventory and vendor-guided remediation important.

Technical view

CVE-2023-45104 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in WPDeveloper BetterLinks. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L, scoring 7.3. Sources identify BetterLinks through 1.6.0 as affected.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the BetterLinks plugin at version 1.6.0 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, platforms, or configurations.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. No supplied source confirms active exploitation, public exploit availability, or exploitation observed in the wild.

Researcher notes

The source bundle consistently describes the issue as BetterLinks through 1.6.0, but the affected version metadata is sparse. Avoid assuming exploitability details, endpoint scope, or fixed versions beyond vendor and Patchstack confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the BetterLinks plugin and record installed versions.
  • Prioritize sites running BetterLinks version 1.6.0 or earlier.
  • Check WPDeveloper or Patchstack guidance for the confirmed patched version or official mitigation.
  • Apply vendor-approved remediation through normal WordPress change control.
  • Increase monitoring around affected WordPress sites until remediation is confirmed.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether BetterLinks is installed on each WordPress instance.
  • Verify the plugin version against the affected range through 1.6.0.
  • Review web and application logs for suspicious access to BetterLinks-related endpoints.
  • Document remediation evidence, including version, date, and source of vendor guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L3.93.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.3High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-45104Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
WPDeveloperBetterLinksbetterlinks, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-862

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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.

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