Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels Put Site Reviews at Risk of Missing Authorization Vulnerability
CVE-2023-27625

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Site Reviews
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

What is CVE-2023-27625?

The vulnerability in the Paul Ryley Site Reviews plugin arises from a missing authorization check, enabling attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This flaw primarily affects versions from n/a to 6.5.0, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive functionalities of the Site Reviews plugin. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure and modifications, thereby jeopardizing the integrity and confidentiality of user-generated content.

Affected Version(s)

Site Reviews <= 6.5.0

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/site-rev...
vdb-entry

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

Rafshanzani Suhada (Patchstack Alliance)
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