CVE-2023-0328: WPCode < 2.0.7 - Contributor+ WPCode Library Auth Key Update/Deletion
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-0328 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in unknown wpcode. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 2.0.7.
Timeline
- 06-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WPCode WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not have adequate privilege checks in place for several AJAX actions, only checking the nonce. This may lead to allowing any authenticated user who can edit posts to call the endpoints related to WPCode Library authentication (such as update and delete the auth key).
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.80%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.80% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Unknown1 product
- wpcode< 2.0.7
Wordpress1 product
- insert-headers-and-footers≤ 2.0.6 (fixed in 2.0.7)
Wpcode1 product
- wpcode< 2.0.7
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/3c4318a9-a3c5-409b-a52e-edd8583c3c43ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory