Vulnerability Description
The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This is due to a lack of authorization checks on the multiple_roles_update function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wpda_role[]' parameter during a profile update. This requires the 'Enable role management' setting to be enabled for the site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdataaccess | Wp Data Access | <= 5.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.7/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.8/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.8/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-patche
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8f562e33-2aef-46f0-8a6Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171825/WordPress-WP-Data-Access-5.3.7-PriviThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.7/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.8/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.3.8/WPDataRolesNot Applicable
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8f562e33-2aef-46f0-8a6Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1874?
CVE-2023-1874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.3.7. This is due to a lack of authorization checks on the multiple_roles_update functi...
How severe is CVE-2023-1874?
CVE-2023-1874 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdataaccess Wp Data Access.