CVE-2023-6962 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-6962: WP Meta SEO <= 4.5.12 - Information Exposure via Meta Description

Vendor Joomunited
Product WP Meta SEO
Weakness CWE-1230
Published May 2, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.12 via the meta description. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information via the meta description of password-protected posts.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Meta SEO versions 4.5.12 and earlier contain an information disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can read sensitive data without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from improper access controls on a data endpoint. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.5.12.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information from the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive site data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 2, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated