Vulnerability Description
The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized decryption of private information in versions up to, and including, 5.5.0. This is due to the passphrase and iv being hardcoded in the 'pm_encrypt_decrypt_pass' function and used across all sites running the plugin. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions or above to decrypt and view users' passwords. If combined with another vulnerability, this can potentially grant lower-privileged users access to users' passwords.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Profilegrid | <= 5.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2936383/profilegrid-user-profiles-gPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d490bfb-6560-428e-ad9Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2936383/profilegrid-user-profiles-gPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d490bfb-6560-428e-ad9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3404?
CVE-2023-3404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized decryption of private information in versions up to, and including, 5.5.0. This is due to the passphrase and iv being hardcoded in th...
How severe is CVE-2023-3404?
CVE-2023-3404 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metagauss Profilegrid.