Functionality Misuse via Improper Control of Interaction Frequency
CVE-2023-40332

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP-postratings
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 June 2024

What is CVE-2023-40332?

An improper control of interaction frequency vulnerability exists in the WP-PostRatings plugin developed by Lester ā€˜GaMerZā€™ Chan. This flaw can be exploited to bypass rating limitations, leading to potential misuse of the functionality intended for user ratings on WordPress-based websites. The affected versions include all versions prior to 1.91, making it essential for site administrators to promptly update to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WP-PostRatings <= 1.91

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-postrati...
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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mika (Patchstack Alliance)
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