Short URL <= 1.6.8 - Missing Authorization via multiple AJAX functions

2023-11-03 00:00

Abdi Pranata

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginShort URL

Affected Version<= 1.6.8

CVSS6.5Medium

CVECVE-2023-47225

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Vulnerability Overview

The Short URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 1.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers such as subscribers to add, modify, or delete translations and plugin options.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-47225 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a83061c0-d8d3-4dbe-bf2a-65350d17094b

CVSS Vector

6.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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