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WP Dashboard Notes vulnerabilities
WP Dashboard Notes has 2 known vulnerabilities in this database. The most recent published record is dated 15 May 2025.
- Known vulnerabilities
- 2
- Active installs
- 20,000+
- Latest version
- 1.0.13
- Last updated
- 8 Apr 2026
- Most recent
- 15 May 2025
Find it in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins. Severity is based on the CVSS score published with the CVE where one is available.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Affected | Fix | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security weakness CVE-2023-7239 | High 7.5 | Before 1.0.11 | Fixed in 1.0.11 | 15 May 2025 |
| Broken access control CVE-2023-7198 | Medium 4.3 | Before 1.0.11 | Fixed in 1.0.11 | 27 Feb 2024 |
Read the published descriptions
- CVE-2023-7239, 15 May 2025
- The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 does not validate that the user has access to the post_id parameter in its wpdn_update_note AJAX action. This allows users with a role of contributor and above to update notes created by other users. CVE record
- CVE-2023-7198, 27 Feb 2024
- The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data. CVE record
What to do if you run WP Dashboard Notes
If you run WP Dashboard Notes, open WordPress and check the installed version in Plugins. Compare it with the affected versions in the vulnerability record. If a fixed version is available, take a current backup and update to that version or the latest supported release.
If no fixed version exists, consider disabling and removing the plugin or replacing it with a maintained alternative. After dealing with the affected software, check administrator users, unexpected file changes, redirects, unfamiliar pages and security logs for signs that the site may already have been altered.
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