Vulnerability Description
The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level permissions to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webtoffee | Import Export Wordpress Users | <= 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-expoPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb7Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-expoPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb7Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3459?
CVE-2023-3459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via an A...
How severe is CVE-2023-3459?
CVE-2023-3459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webtoffee Import Export Wordpress Users.