CVE-2023-44142 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44142: WordPress Inactive Logout plugin <= 3.2.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Deepen Bajracharya
Product Inactive Logout
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 29, 2026

CVSS base score

5.4/10
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:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Deepen Bajracharya Inactive Logout inactive-logout allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Inactive Logout: from n/a through <= 3.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Inactive Logout versions 3.2.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify or disable logout functionality for other users. An attacker with low-privilege access can alter site behavior and availability. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no additional user interaction.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disable logout settings for other users on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users may lose control of their session management, affecting site stability and user experience.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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