Email Sending Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin by WPScan
CVE-2023-6042

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Getwid
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-6042?

An issue has been identified in a WordPress plugin that permits any unauthenticated user to send emails with arbitrary content and titles to the site administrator. This vulnerability raises significant concerns regarding unauthorized communications and potential phishing attacks, making it imperative for site administrators to secure their installations against such threats.

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Affected Version(s)

Getwid 0 < 2.0.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-6042 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/56a1c050-67b5-43bc-b5b6-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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