Medium severity5.3NVD Advisory· Published Dec 9, 2024· Updated Apr 28, 2026No known patch

CVE-2023-26520

No known patch is available for this vulnerability.

The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory (reason: Security Issue), and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.

CVE-2023-26520

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Max Chirkov Advanced Text Widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced Text Widget : from n/a through 2.1.2.

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Affected products

WordPress/Advanced Text Widgetinferred2 versions
<=2.1.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <=2.1.2
- (no CPE)range: <=2.1.2
Package: https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-text-widget

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References

patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/advanced-text-widget/vulnerability/wordpress-advanced-text-widget-plugin-2-1-2-broken-access-control-vulnerabilitynvd

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