CVE-2023-46628: Missing Authorization vulnerability in RedLettuce Plugins WP Word Count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configur

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-46628?

wp word count: upgrade to newer than 3.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-46628 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46628 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-46628 affect?

CVE-2023-46628 affects wp word count. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in RedLettuce Plugins WP Word Count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Word Count: from n/a through 3.2.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-46628?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-46628 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp word count. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing Authorization vulnerability in RedLettuce Plugins WP Word Count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Word Count: from n/a through 3.2.4.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: redlettuce

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-02 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redlettuce wp word count UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-word-count || rpm -q wp-word-count || wp-word-count --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-word-count

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-word-count

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-46628?

wp word count: upgrade to newer than 3.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-46628 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46628 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-2023-46628 affect?

CVE-2023-46628 affects wp word count. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Missing Authorization vulnerability in RedLettuce Plugins WP Word Count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Word Count: from n/a through 3.2.4.

How urgent is CVE-2023-46628?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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