Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in WP Frontend Profile
CVE-2023-51483

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

What is CVE-2023-51483?

The Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that could allow unauthorized users to escalate their privileges when interacting with the affected plugin. This vulnerability spans versions n/a through 1.3.1, potentially exposing sensitive functionalities to malicious actors. The vulnerability underscores the necessity for website administrators to review their security measures and ensure plugins are updated to mitigate risks associated with privilege escalation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Frontend Profile <= 1.3.1

References

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

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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