Vulnerability Description
The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization on the 'theme-plugin-file' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17. This allows authenticated attackers to add arbitrary audit log entries indicating that a theme or plugin has been edited, and is also a vector for Cross-Site Scripting via CVE-2023-0992.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getshieldsecurity | Shield Security | <= 17.0.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-shiel
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/674461ad-9b61-48c4-af2Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/674461ad-9b61-48c4-af2Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0993?
CVE-2023-0993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization on the 'theme-plugin-file' AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17. This allows authenticated attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2023-0993?
CVE-2023-0993 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-2023-0993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getshieldsecurity Shield Security.