CVE-2023-6731: The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capabilit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6731?

wp show posts: upgrade to 1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6731 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6731 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-2023-6731 affect?

CVE-2023-6731 affects wp show posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6731?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6731 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting wp show posts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to view arbitrary post metadata, list posts, and view terms and taxonomies.

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	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-862
Published	2024-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: generatepress

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-02 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

generatepress wp show posts UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.6

Fixed in: 1.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-show-posts || rpm -q wp-show-posts || wp-show-posts --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-show-posts

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-show-posts

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-2023-6731?

wp show posts: upgrade to 1.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6731 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6731 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-2023-6731 affect?

CVE-2023-6731 affects wp show posts. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers

How urgent is CVE-2023-6731?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-1479 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE The WP Show Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to,

References

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