Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Jan 2, 2025· Updated Jun 17, 2026No known patch

CVE-2023-45045

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-2023-45045

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in krozero WP Custom Widget area wp-custom-widget-area allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Custom Widget area: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.

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Affected products

WordPress/Wp Custom Widget Areainferred2 versions
<= 1.2.5+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <= 1.2.5
- (no CPE)range: <=1.2.5
Package: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-custom-widget-area

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References

patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-custom-widget-area/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-custom-widget-area-plugin-1-2-5-broken-access-control-vulnerabilitynvd

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