CVE-2023-1023
WP Meta SEO <= 4.5.3 - Missing Authorization in 'saveSitemapSettings'
CVSS Score
5.4
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update due to a missing capability check on the saveSitemapSettings function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to change sitemap-related settings of the plugin. This vulnerability occurred as a result of the plugin relying on nonce checks as a means of access control, and that nonce being accessible to all authenticated users regardless of role.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | joomunited |
| Product | wp meta seo |
| Published | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
joomunited / WP Meta SEO
0 ≤ 4.5.3
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d1e498a-ddcb-4c67-bf0d-bb45b6fe0e9d?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2870465/wp-meta-seo/trunk?contextall=1&old=2869205&old_path=%2Fwp-meta-seo%2Ftrunk#file2 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2870465%40wp-meta-seo&new=2870465%40wp-meta-seo&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d1e498a-ddcb-4c67-bf0d-bb45b6fe0e9d
Credits
Marco Wotschka