CVE-2023-7268: The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.21.2 does not have authorisation check in place when deleting w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7268?

artplacer widget: upgrade to newer than 2.21.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7268 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-2023-7268 affect?

CVE-2023-7268 affects artplacer widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.21.2 does not have authorisation check in place when deleting widgets, allowing ay authenticated users, such as subscriber, to delete arbitrary widgets

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7268?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting artplacer widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.21.2 does not have authorisation check in place when deleting widgets, allowing ay authenticated users, such as subscriber, to delete arbitrary widgets

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-07-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: artplacer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-19 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

artplacer artplacer widget UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.21.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.21.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy artplacer-widget || rpm -q artplacer-widget || artplacer-widget --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.21.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade artplacer-widget

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade artplacer-widget

Note

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

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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-2023-7268?

artplacer widget: upgrade to newer than 2.21.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7268 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-2023-7268 affect?

CVE-2023-7268 affects artplacer widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.21.2 does not have authorisation check in place when deleting widgets, allowing ay authenticated users, such as subscriber, to delete arbitrary widgets

How urgent is CVE-2023-7268?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-7269 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE The ArtPlacer Widget WordPress plugin before 2.21.2 does not have CSRF check in some places, and is missing sa

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