CVE-2023-25703 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-25703: WordPress Meta slider and carousel with lightbox plugin <= 1.6.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Wp Onlinesupport, Essential Plugin
Product Meta slider and carousel with lightbox
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Meta slider and carousel with lightbox allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Meta slider and carousel with lightbox: from n/a through 1.6.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Meta Slider and Carousel with Lightbox plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. An unauthenticated attacker can modify plugin data without authorization. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.6.2. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.6.2 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data without logging in or having permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter slider configurations, carousel content, or lightbox settings without authorization.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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