CVE-2023-45045 (GCVE-0-2023-45045)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-01-02 11:59 – Updated: 2026-04-29 09:51
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress WP Custom Widget area plugin <= 1.2.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Summary
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.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-06 20:23 UTC
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| krozero | WP Custom Widget area |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.2.5
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2026-04-22 14:34
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