Unauthorized Plugin Settings Update in CHP Ads Block Detector for WordPress
CVE-2023-2353

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
CHP Ads Block Detector
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-2353?

The CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress has a security flaw that allows subscriber-level attackers to change or reset plugin settings due to a missing capability check in the chp_abd_action function, affecting versions up to and including 3.9.4. This flaw can lead to unauthorized alterations within the plugin, potentially compromising site integrity. A duplicate issue noted as CVE-2023-36509 further emphasizes the significance of this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

CHP Ads Block Detector * <= 3.9.4

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920522/chp-...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2922313/chp-...

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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