Vulnerability Description
The Mediamatic – Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change image categories, which it uses to arrange them in folder views.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Frenify | Mediamatic | <= 2.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mediamatic/trunk/inc/sidebar.php?rev=Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e5c87ae0-9a53-4292-a4d
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mediamatic/trunk/inc/sidebar.php?rev=Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e5c87ae0-9a53-4292-a4dThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0293?
CVE-2023-0293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Mediamatic – Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on its AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This ma...
How severe is CVE-2023-0293?
CVE-2023-0293 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0293?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Frenify Mediamatic.