Unauthorized Data Modification in BadgeOS Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-2174

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Badgeos
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2023

Summary

The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of data. Due to a missing capability check in the delete_badgeos_log_entries function, authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions can delete log entries. This poses a significant risk as attackers may manipulate critical data, undermining the integrity of the plugin's functionalities. Users are advised to update to the latest version or apply necessary security measures to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

BadgeOS * <= 3.7.1.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/badgeos/trunk/...

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

Alex Thomas
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