Vulnerability Description
The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at will. This is actively being exploited in the wild.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimatemember | Ultimate Member | < 2.6.7 |
References
- https://blog.wpscan.com/hacking-campaign-actively-exploiting-ultimate-member-pluThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/694235c7-4469-4ffd-a722-9225b19e98d7ExploitPatch
- https://blog.wpscan.com/hacking-campaign-actively-exploiting-ultimate-member-pluThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/694235c7-4469-4ffd-a722-9225b19e98d7ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3460?
CVE-2023-3460 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at ...
How severe is CVE-2023-3460?
CVE-2023-3460 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-2023-3460?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ultimatemember Ultimate Member.