CVE-2023-46195Network attack vector

Unauthorized post modification via unchecked REST endpoints

Published Jan 2, 2025 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

Missing authorization in CoSchedule Headline Analyzer 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to retrieve and modify headline post data. Several REST API callback functions omit WordPress capability checks, exposing headline records and plugin account connection actions. No WordPress login is required; attackers can alter stored headline data and connect or disconnect the site's linked account.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.32%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Missing authorization in CoSchedule Headline Analyzer 1.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to retrieve and modify headline post data. Several REST API callback functions omit WordPress capability checks, exposing headline records and plugin account connection actions. No WordPress login is required; attackers can alter stored headline data and connect or disconnect the site's linked account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-46195
Published
Jan 2, 2025
Updated
Apr 29, 2026
Vendor
CoSchedule
Product
Headline Analyzer
Classifications
CWE-862, CAPEC-180, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 2, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 29, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=1.3.1 changes=[{"at":"1.3.2","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

CoSchedule · Headline Analyzerversion=0 <=1.3.1 changes=[{"at":"1.3.2","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

6.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-862Missing Authorization
CAPEC-180Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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