Simple Staff List <= 2.2.4 - Missing Authorization via ajax_flush_rewrite_rules and staff_member_export

2023-12-27 00:00

Abdi Pranata

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.2.5

Affected PluginSimple Staff List

Affected Version<= 2.2.4

CVSS5.4Medium

CVECVE-2023-51526

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Vulnerability Overview

The Simple Staff List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_flush_rewrite_rules and staff_member_export functions in versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to flush rewrite rules and export a list of staff members.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.2.5, or a newer patched version --- 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-2023-51526 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ef8bf84-768f-4ef1-8037-4e51ccc20c83

CVSS Vector

5.4

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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