Vulnerability Description
The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'profile_magic_check_smtp_connection' function in versions up to, and including, 5.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update the site options arbitrarily. This can be used by attackers to achieve privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Profilegrid | <= 5.5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938904/profilegrid-user-profiles-gPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/473ba791-af99-4aae-99cThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938904/profilegrid-user-profiles-gPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/473ba791-af99-4aae-99cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3713?
CVE-2023-3713 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'profile_magic_check_smtp_connection' function in versions up to, and i...
How severe is CVE-2023-3713?
CVE-2023-3713 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-2023-3713?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metagauss Profilegrid.