Vulnerability Description
The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to obtain a list of users with accounts on the site. This includes ids, usernames and emails.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpwhitesecurity | Wp Activity Log | <= 4.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-security-audit-log/trunk/vendor/wpBroken Link
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f51f0919-498e-4f86-a93Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-security-audit-log/trunk/vendor/wpBroken Link
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f51f0919-498e-4f86-a93Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2261?
CVE-2023-2261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_ajax_call function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.0. This makes it...
How severe is CVE-2023-2261?
CVE-2023-2261 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-2023-2261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpwhitesecurity Wp Activity Log.