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Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites using the Super Progressive Web Apps plugin through version 2.2.21. The issue is missing authorization, meaning access control was not properly enforced. The CVSS score is medium at 4.3, with low availability impact and no reported confidentiality or integrity impact in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin hygiene issue. Prioritize sites that are public-facing or business-critical, but current evidence does not support emergency escalation absent local exposure or new vendor intelligence.
Technical view
CVE-2023-48277 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in the SuperPWA Super Progressive Web Apps WordPress plugin, package super-progressive-web-apps. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. Sources identify affected versions as through 2.2.21, but do not provide exploit details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Super Progressive Web Apps through version 2.2.21. Public internet exposure is plausible for WordPress sites, but the source data does not identify affected endpoints, deployment prevalence, or a confirmed fixed version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not report active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote network reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required, with impact limited to availability in the CVE scoring.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The public record identifies missing authorization and version scope through 2.2.21, but does not describe the vulnerable function, endpoint, proof of exploitation, or fixed version in the supplied bundle. Avoid exploit assumptions without vendor advisory detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the super-progressive-web-apps plugin and version.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- Disable the plugin where it is not business-critical until guidance is confirmed.
- Monitor web logs and WordPress security alerts for suspicious plugin-related activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Super Progressive Web Apps is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag versions through 2.2.21.
- Verify remediation status against vendor or Patchstack advisory information.
- Review WordPress roles and plugin settings for unexpected access changes.
- Document any compensating controls if immediate update is unavailable.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L2.81.4PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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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.