CVE-2023-45045 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45045: WordPress WP Custom Widget area plugin <= 1.2.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Krozero
Product WP Custom Widget area
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
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 krozero WP Custom Widget area wp-custom-widget-area allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Custom Widget area: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Custom Widget Area versions 1.2.5 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or disable widgets and site functionality. An attacker with a basic user account can alter the integrity of widget configurations without proper permission validation. This affects the availability and integrity of the widget management system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or disable widgets and site functionality with a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter widget settings, potentially disrupting site layout and functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated

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