Insecure Direct Object Reference in Directorist Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-1889

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2023

Summary

The Directorist plugin in WordPress is susceptible to an Insecure Direct Object Reference, allowing authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or higher to delete arbitrary posts. This vulnerability arises from inadequate validation and authorization checks within the listing_task function. Developers are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate these security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings * <= 7.5.4

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920100/dire...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Thomas
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