wpDiscuz <= 7.6.3 - Missing Authorization via AJAX actions

2023-10-12 00:00

R3N0

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 7.6.4

Affected PluginComments – wpDiscuz

Affected Version<= 7.6.3

CVSS5.4Medium

CVECVE-2023-45760

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Vulnerability Overview

The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized use of functionality due to a missing capability check on functions corresponding to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to view user stats and perform other actions.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 7.6.4, 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-2023-45760 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e8ad3c1-549b-4401-8cf4-a8b7f81fbc11

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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