WordPress WP Docs plugin <= 1.9.8 - Broken Access Control
CVE-2023-30873

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
WP Docs
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

Summary

A missing authorization vulnerability in the WP Docs plugin by Fahad Mahmood enables attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This issue compromises the integrity of the access control system and can allow unauthorized access to sensitive information within WP Docs. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 1.9.8, potentially exposing users to significant security risks if not addressed.

Affected Version(s)

WP Docs <= 1.9.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-docs/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

István Márton (Patchstack Alliance)
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