CVE-2023-46073 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46073: WordPress DX Delete Attached Media plugin <= 2.0.5.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability + CSRF

Vendor Mario Peshev
Product DX Delete Attached Media
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 29, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Mario Peshev DX Delete Attached Media dx-delete-attached-media allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DX Delete Attached Media: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

DX Delete Attached Media versions up to 2.0.5.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete media files through direct requests. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.5.1 to restore access controls.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Delete or modify media files without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can remove or alter your site's media library without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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