CVE-2023-7072: post grid combo (CVSS 7.5)

Description

The Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.68 via the 'get_posts' REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including full draft posts and password protected posts, as well as the password for password-protected posts.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-202 CWE-202

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pickplugins	post_grid_combo	< 2.2.69

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-grid/tags/2.2.68/src/functions-rest.php#L1670 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-grid/tags/2.2.69/includes/blocks/functions-rest.php#L1670 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/feee3268-b384-400c-a76d-e5d7972c05b7?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-grid/tags/2.2.68/src/functions-rest.php#L1670 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-grid/tags/2.2.69/includes/blocks/functions-rest.php#L1670 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/feee3268-b384-400c-a76d-e5d7972c05b7?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7072? +

The Post Grid Combo – 36+ Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.68 via the 'get_posts' REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including full draft posts and password protected posts, as well as the password for password-protected posts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-7072? +

CVE-2023-7072 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7072? +

CVE-2023-7072 affects products from pickplugins, specifically: post_grid_combo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7072? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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