WordPress Inactive Logout plugin <= 3.2.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
CVE-2023-44142

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2024

What is CVE-2023-44142?

A vulnerability exists in the Inactive Logout plugin for WordPress, where missing authorization permits unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. This issue is particularly concerning for website administrators as it can lead to unauthorized operations on user accounts, affecting the overall security posture of the WordPress sites utilizing this plugin. The affected versions range from n/a up to 3.2.2, highlighting the importance of immediate review and possible updates to ensure robust security measures are maintained.

Affected Version(s)

Inactive Logout <= 3.2.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
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

Elliot (Patchstack Alliance)
.