UserPro <= 5.1.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
2023-11-21 00:00
István MártonStrategic Overview
StatusPatched in 5.1.5
Affected PluginUserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin
Affected Version
<= 5.1.4CVSS8.8High
CVE
CVE-2023-6009Vulnerability Overview
The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'userpro_update_user_profile' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities' parameter during a profile update.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 5.1.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment) A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
External References
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