Authorization Bypass in Wicked Folders Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-0684

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Wicked Folders
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 February 2023

Summary

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is exposed to an authorization bypass vulnerability due to inadequate capability checks in the ajax_unassign_folders function. This flaw affects versions up to and including 2.18.16, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions and above to execute actions meant for administrators. Consequently, attackers can manipulate folder structures within the plugin, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications and data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Wicked Folders * <= 2.18.16

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Marco Wotschka
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