Vulnerability Description
The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an arbitrary user password reset in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to a lack of validation checks within login.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset the password of an arbitrary user and gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpwax | Directorist | <= 7.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920100/directoristIssue Tracking
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/06/critical-security-update-directorist-word
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01943559-e05b-4dca-b32Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920100/directoristIssue Tracking
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01943559-e05b-4dca-b32Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1888?
CVE-2023-1888 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an arbitrary user password reset in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to a lack of validation checks within login.php. This makes ...
How severe is CVE-2023-1888?
CVE-2023-1888 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1888?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpwax Directorist.