Vulnerability Description
The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 due to a missing capability check on the processAction function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers modify the plugin's settings.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vcita | Online Booking \& Scheduling Calendar | <= 4.2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.jonh.eu/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugins-by-vcitaThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/vcitPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3104980/meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4855627a-de56-49ee-b0bThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.jonh.eu/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugins-by-vcitaThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/vcitPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4855627a-de56-49ee-b0bThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2299?
CVE-2023-2299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint...
How severe is CVE-2023-2299?
CVE-2023-2299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vcita Online Booking \& Scheduling Calendar.