CVE-2023-2764
Draw Attention <= 2.0.11 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Post Featured Image Modification
CVSS Score
4.3
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
The Draw Attention plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_featured_image function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change the featured image of arbitrary posts with an image that exists in the media library.
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| Vendor | croixhaug |
| Product | interactive image map plugin – draw attention |
| Published | Jun 9, 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:N Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
croixhaug / Interactive Image Map Plugin – Draw Attention
0 ≤ 2.0.11
References
wordfence.com: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18530601-a294-448c-a1b2-c3995f9042ac?source=cve plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/draw-attention/trunk/public/includes/lib/drag-drop-featured-image/index.php#L500 plugins.trac.wordpress.org: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2917528/
Credits
Alex Thomas