Vulnerability Description
The ReviewX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.13 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rx_set_screen_options' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_screen_options[option]' and 'wp_screen_options[value]' parameters during a screen option update.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpdeveloper | Reviewx | <= 1.6.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lana.codes/lanavdb/a889c3ff-5df0-4d7e-951f-0b0406468efa/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reviewx/tags/1.6.13/includes/rx-functProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/05/wpdeveloper-addresses-privilege-escalatioExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70e1d701-2cff-4793-9e4ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lana.codes/lanavdb/a889c3ff-5df0-4d7e-951f-0b0406468efa/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/reviewx/tags/1.6.13/includes/rx-functProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/05/wpdeveloper-addresses-privilege-escalatioExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70e1d701-2cff-4793-9e4ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2833?
CVE-2023-2833 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The ReviewX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.13 due to insufficient restriction on the 'rx_set_screen_options' function. This makes it p...
How severe is CVE-2023-2833?
CVE-2023-2833 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-2023-2833?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpdeveloper Reviewx.