Authorization Bypass in Wicked Folders Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-0717

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions to bypass necessary capability checks. Specifically, the ajax_delete_folder function fails to implement proper authorization, enabling these users to execute administrative actions such as modifying folder structures. This oversight poses a significant risk, allowing users to alter settings or data inappropriately.

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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