CVE-2023-38514 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38514: WordPress Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons plugin <= 3.5.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Social Share Pro
Product Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in social share pro Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons: from n/a through 3.5.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Social Share Icons & Social Share Buttons through version 3.5.7 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify settings or data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter plugin functionality or configuration. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but does not affect data confidentiality or site availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings or data with a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter social sharing settings, potentially disrupting intended sharing behavior or branding.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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