The WP-RecentComments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.2.7. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including comments on posts even if the posts themselves are not visible to the user. The plugin uses the `init` hook for this action instead of creating a proper wp_ajax_ action allowing access to this code to anyone.
CVE-2023-23886 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Sensitive Information Exposure issue affecting the Plugin WP-RecentComments. It affects Versions up to 2.2.7 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.
CVE-2023-23886 is tracked for the Plugin WP-RecentComments as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 2.2.7. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
wp-recentcomments
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2023-23886 |
| Patched Versions |
No patched versions published.
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 2.2.7
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