Insecure Direct Object Reference in Display Custom Fields Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-6983

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Display Custom Fields In The Frontend – Post And User Profile Fields
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2024

Summary

The Display Custom Fields plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in its vg_display_data shortcode. This flaw arises from inadequate validation of user-controlled input, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level access and higher to potentially access sensitive post meta information. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust input validation practices in web applications to mitigate unauthorized data access risks.

Affected Version(s)

Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields * <= 1.2.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Francesco Carlucci
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