CVE-2023-52143

WP Stripe Checkout <= 1.2.2.37 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Debug Log

2023-12-28 00:00
Joshua Chan

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 1.2.2.38
Affected Plugin
WP Stripe Checkout
Affected Version
<= 1.2.2.37
CVSS
7.5High
Weakness type
CWE-921 · Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism without Access Control
CVE
CVE-2023-52143
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At a glance

CVE-2023-52143 is a high-severity Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism without Access Control vulnerability in the WP Stripe Checkout WordPress plugin, affecting versions <= 1.2.2.37. It carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (reachable over the network; low attack complexity; high confidentiality impact). Exploitation requires no authentication. The issue is fixed in version 1.2.2.38; sites on affected versions should update now. Disclosed December 2023, reported by Joshua Chan.

Vulnerability Overview

The WP Stripe Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2.37 via the debug log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including stripe checkout debug information.

Technical Analysis

The vector marks this flaw as remotely reachable over the network, with low attack complexity — no special timing or configuration is needed, and no privileges on the target site, and no interaction from a victim user. A successful exploit has high impact on confidentiality.

CWE-921: Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism without Access Control

The product stores sensitive information in a file system or device that does not have built-in access control.

Remediation

Update to version 1.2.2.38, or a newer patched version

How does WordSec protect against this?

The fix is the thing that ends this: WP Stripe Checkout 1.2.2.38 closes this, and updating the plugin is the step that ends it.

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