Data Loss Vulnerability in ImageMapper Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-5506

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Imagemapper
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2023

What is CVE-2023-5506?

The ImageMapper plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions and above to delete arbitrary posts and pages. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'imgmap_delete_area_ajax' function, which allows attackers to exploit the flaw and result in unauthorized loss of data. Users of versions up to and including 1.2.6 are at risk and should take immediate action to secure their sites.

Affected Version(s)

ImageMapper * <= 1.2.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/imagemapper/ta...

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

Lana Codes
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