CVE-2023-44148 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44148: WordPress Astra Bulk Edit plugin <= 1.2.7 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Brainstorm Force
Product Astra Bulk Edit
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 19, 2024
Last update April 28, 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 Brainstorm Force Astra Bulk Edit.This issue affects Astra Bulk Edit: from n/a through 1.2.7.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Astra Bulk Edit versions up to 1.2.7 lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify or delete site content without the appropriate permissions. The vulnerability affects data integrity and availability but does not expose sensitive information.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete site content without having the required administrative permissions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter or remove published content, pages, or posts through the bulk edit feature.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated