Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress IMPress Listings plugin up to version 2.6.2. It is a broken access control issue, meaning the plugin may allow actions without proper authorization. The rated impact is moderate: no confidentiality impact is listed, but integrity and availability can be affected.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure item. It does not carry confirmed active exploitation in the supplied evidence, but unauthenticated network reachability and possible integrity or availability impact justify timely inventory and remediation where the plugin is present.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45633 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in IDX IMPress Listings, package slug wp-listings, affecting versions through 2.6.2. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle does not provide endpoint details or a confirmed fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on public WordPress sites that have the IMPress Listings/wp-listings plugin installed at version 2.6.2 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability, but no public exploit status, exploit mechanics, or observed abuse details are included in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Key constraints: sources identify missing authorization but do not describe the vulnerable route, required plugin configuration, exploit status, or fixed version. Validate using installed plugin slug and version. Do not assume other IDX or WordPress products are affected without vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the IMPress Listings or wp-listings plugin.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or recommended mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- Disable the plugin if it is vulnerable and no fix is available.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access and monitor listing-management activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-listings is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and flag versions 2.6.2 or earlier.
- Compare findings against the CVE and Patchstack advisory.
- Review logs for unexpected listing changes or unauthorized plugin activity.
- After remediation, verify the vulnerable version is no longer active.
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
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L3.92.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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.