Vulnerability Description
The BookIt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.3.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during booking an appointment through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stylemixthemes | Bookit | <= 2.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lana.codes/lanavdb/0dea1346-fd60-4338-8af6-6f89c29075d4/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/CuPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/daPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2919529/bookitPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2925153/bookitPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/06/stylemixthemes-addresses-authentication-bExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfd32e46-a4fc-4c10-b54Third Party Advisory
- https://lana.codes/lanavdb/0dea1346-fd60-4338-8af6-6f89c29075d4/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/CuPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/daPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2919529/bookitPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2925153/bookitPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/06/stylemixthemes-addresses-authentication-bExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfd32e46-a4fc-4c10-b54Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2834?
CVE-2023-2834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The BookIt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.3.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during booking an ap...
How severe is CVE-2023-2834?
CVE-2023-2834 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stylemixthemes Bookit.