CVE-2023-44988 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-44988: WordPress WP Custom Admin Interface plugin <= 7.32 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Martin Gibson
Product WP Custom Admin Interface
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
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 Martin Gibson WP Custom Admin Interface allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Custom Admin Interface: from n/a through 7.32.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Custom Admin Interface versions 7.32 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires valid site credentials but does not require user interaction from a victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter site configuration or content, potentially disrupting site operation or data integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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