Access Control Flaw in illi Link Party! Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-7231

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Illi Link Party!
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-7231?

The illi Link Party! WordPress plugin prior to version 1.0 exhibits a significant access control vulnerability. This flaw permits unauthenticated users to delete existing links from the system, jeopardizing the integrity of the website's content and functionality. Proper access controls were not implemented, enabling unauthorized modification of link data, which can lead to potential exploitation and data loss.

Affected Version(s)

illi Link Party! 0 <= 1.0

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-2023-7231 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/797692ce-f355-4d4a-af01-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.