Data Modification Vulnerability in SpeedyCache Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-6598

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-6598?

The SpeedyCache plugin for WordPress is susceptible to unauthorized data modification due to insufficient capability checks in multiple functions. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to exploit the functionality to change plugin options. The affected functions include speedycache_save_varniship, speedycache_img_update_settings, speedycache_preloading_add_settings, and speedycache_preloading_delete_resource. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

SpeedyCache – Cache, Optimization, Performance * <= 1.1.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3010577/spee...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
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

Lucio Sá
.