CVE-2023-46637 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-46637: WordPress Generate Dummy Posts plugin <= 1.0.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Saurav Sharma
Product Generate Dummy Posts
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 Saurav Sharma Generate Dummy Posts allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Generate Dummy Posts: from n/a through 1.0.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Generate Dummy Posts version 1.0.0 and earlier lacks authorization checks on core functionality. An unauthenticated attacker can modify site content by sending network requests without needing valid credentials or user interaction. The vulnerability affects data integrity but not confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or create posts on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter or inject posts, compromising content integrity and site reputation.

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 28, 2026 Record updated

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