CVE-2023-4469 (GCVE-0-2023-4469)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-06 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft <= 1.2.7 - Missing Authorization to Sensitive Information Exposure
Summary
The Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the prflxtrflds_export_file function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to expose potentially sensitive user data, including data entered into custom fields.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-05 18:37 UTC
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bestwebsoft | Profile Extra Fields by BestWebSoft |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.2.7
(semver)
|
guessed |
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