CVE-2023-40211: WordPress Post Grid Plugin <= 2.2.50 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure
Modified
Published 30-11-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40211 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in pickplugins post_grid_combo. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in PickPlugins Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks.This issue affects Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks: from n/a through 2.2.50.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- wordfenceSource7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
2.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 2.16% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
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
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Pickplugins2 products
- post_grid_combo< 2.2.51
- post grid combo – 36+ gutenberg blocks≥ n/a, ≤ 2.2.50
Wordpress1 product
- post-grid≤ 2.2.50 (fixed in 2.2.51)
2 vendors · 3 products