Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a broken access control issue in the WordPress CTA plugin through version 1.5.8. An unauthenticated network attacker may be able to perform actions that should require authorization, with limited integrity and availability impact. There is no source-bundle evidence of data disclosure or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue requiring timely inventory and remediation, not as a confirmed active exploitation emergency. Raise priority for externally exposed marketing sites or environments where plugin changes could disrupt lead generation or customer trust.
Technical view
CVE-2023-46644 is a CWE-862 missing authorization vulnerability affecting WP CTA PRO WordPress CTA through 1.5.8. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L, indicating remote, unauthenticated exploitation potential with low integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the affected WordPress CTA component through version 1.5.8, identified in the bundle with package name easy-sticky-sidebar. Sites not using this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the sources do not state active exploitation. The risk comes from unauthenticated network reachability and missing authorization, but exploit maturity and real-world targeting are not evidenced here.
Researcher notes
The source bundle provides vulnerability class, affected version range, CVSS vector, and Patchstack reference, but not a fixed release, exploit details, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond the named plugin/component.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WordPress CTA or easy-sticky-sidebar installations.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version before updating.
- Prioritize remediation on public, revenue, or campaign-critical WordPress sites.
- Monitor for unexpected CTA, sidebar, or floating-button configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version on each WordPress property.
- Verify whether any instance is version 1.5.8 or earlier.
- Review administrative logs for unexpected plugin configuration changes.
- Confirm access-control fixes only against vendor-documented remediation.
- Track remediation status in the vulnerability management system.
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
- 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.