Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Auto Tag Creator for WordPress has a broken access control issue through version 1.0.2. A logged-in user may be able to perform actions that should require stronger authorization, creating limited integrity risk. The supplied sources do not identify data theft, site takeover, or a confirmed fix.
Executive priority
Address in the next regular WordPress maintenance cycle unless the site allows many untrusted logins. For public membership or multi-author sites, prioritize sooner because authenticated access is part of the attack condition.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47523 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in Ecreate Infotech Auto Tag Creator. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running the Auto Tag Creator plugin version 1.0.2 or earlier are the relevant exposure. Risk is higher where untrusted or lightly governed authenticated users can access the site.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation or public exploit availability. The flaw requires some authenticated access, which reduces internet-wide risk but still matters for membership, contributor, or customer-facing WordPress environments.
Researcher notes
Available evidence is sparse. The sources identify missing authorization and affected versions through 1.0.2, but do not describe the vulnerable endpoint, exact capability check, exploit pattern, or patch version. Avoid assuming broader impact beyond low integrity effects.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Auto Tag Creator and record installed versions.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or recommended mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Review and minimize WordPress accounts with low-privilege access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Auto Tag Creator is installed and whether version is 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users and roles for unnecessary authenticated access.
- Check site change history for unexpected tag or plugin-related modifications.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Track the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated fix information.
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
- 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.