Vulnerability Description
The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing authorization check on the voteOnComment function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to increase or decrease the rating of a comment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gvectors | Wpdiscuz | <= 7.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdiscuz/trunk/utils/class.WpdiscuzHeThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b30ac1b0-eae2-4194-bf8Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdiscuz/trunk/utils/class.WpdiscuzHeThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b30ac1b0-eae2-4194-bf8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3869?
CVE-2023-3869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing authorization check on the voteOnComment function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This ma...
How severe is CVE-2023-3869?
CVE-2023-3869 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3869?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gvectors Wpdiscuz.