Unauthenticated Insecure Deserialization in BuddyForms Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2023-26326

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Buddyforms WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 February 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 40%

What is CVE-2023-26326?

The BuddyForms WordPress plugin, specifically in versions before 2.7.8, is exposed to a serious flaw allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit an insecure deserialization vulnerability. By leveraging a PHAR wrapper, attackers can deserialize data and invoke arbitrary PHP objects, leading to unauthorized actions. This vulnerability emphasizes the need for timely updates and security patches to maintain the integrity of WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

BuddyForms WordPress Plugin All versions prior to version 2.7.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

exploit_cve-2023-26326_using_cve-2024-2961
Created by omarelshopky

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-7

EPSS Score

40% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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