PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0555: The Quick Restaurant Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capabili
CVE-2023-0555 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting quick restaurant menu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Quick Restaurant Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke those actions intended for administrator use. Actions include menu item creation, update and deletion and other menu management functions. Since the plugin does no
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2023-01-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-0555?
quick restaurant menu: upgrade to 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0555 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0555 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-0555 affect?
CVE-2023-0555 affects quick restaurant menu. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Quick Restaurant Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with sub
How urgent is CVE-2023-0555?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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