Vulnerability Description
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_state function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the view state of the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wickedplugins | Wicked Folders | <= 2.18.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/classRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d1c43e93-69a3-407e-860
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/classRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d1c43e93-69a3-407e-860Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0711?
CVE-2023-0711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_state function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it...
How severe is CVE-2023-0711?
CVE-2023-0711 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wickedplugins Wicked Folders.