Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47224 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress WP Travel plugin through version 7.8.0. A network attacker may be able to perform unauthorized actions that affect site data integrity without login or user interaction, based on the CVSS vector.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress application risk where WP Travel is deployed. Prioritize inventory first, then remediate exposed sites, because the reported impact is unauthorized integrity modification without authentication.
Technical view
The source describes missing authorization in WP Travel, mapped to CWE-862. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 high, with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N, indicating unauthenticated remote access with high integrity impact and no stated confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the WP Travel plugin at affected versions through 7.8.0. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting providers or default configurations.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the supplied data, and the sources provided do not state active exploitation. The risk remains material because the CVSS vector requires no privileges or user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record summary and Patchstack reference in the bundle. No exploit details, fixed version text, or active exploitation evidence are provided here. Avoid assuming exploit availability or a specific patch level beyond the affected range stated.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the WP Travel plugin.
- Check whether installed WP Travel versions are 7.8.0 or earlier.
- Consult WP Travel or Patchstack guidance for the confirmed fixed version.
- Upgrade to a non-affected version when vendor guidance confirms it.
- Disable the plugin where business use is not required until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins across production, staging, and managed sites.
- Verify WP Travel plugin versions from administrative records or site manifests.
- Review application logs for unusual unauthenticated changes to travel-related content.
- Confirm remediation by documenting upgraded or disabled plugin instances.
- Track this CVE in vulnerability management until every affected site is resolved.
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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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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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:H/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
Products and packages named in the record
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.