Woostify Sites Library < 1.4.8 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Options Update to DoS
CVE-2023-6279

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Woostify Sites Library
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-6279?

The Woostify Sites Library WordPress plugin prior to version 1.4.8 is susceptible to an authorization bypass in its AJAX actions. This vulnerability allows any authenticated user, including those with basic subscriber privileges, to update any blog settings indiscriminately. When exploited, it can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) conditions by invoking specific option names, which can disrupt the normal function of a WordPress site. Users of the affected plugin versions are urged to update immediately to enhance their website's security.

Affected Version(s)

Woostify Sites Library 0 < 1.4.8

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-2023-6279 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/626bbc7d-0d0f-4418-ac61-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Krzysztof Zając (CERT PL)
WPScan
.