Vulnerability Description
The AffiliateWP for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'affwp_activate_addons_page_plugin' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.14.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to activate arbitrary plugins.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliatewp | Affiliatewp | <= 2.14.0 |
References
- https://affiliatewp.com/changelog/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eab422b8-8cf5-441e-a21Third Party Advisory
- https://affiliatewp.com/changelog/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eab422b8-8cf5-441e-a21Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-4600?
CVE-2023-4600 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The AffiliateWP for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'affwp_activate_addons_page_plugin' function called via an AJAX action in vers...
How severe is CVE-2023-4600?
CVE-2023-4600 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4600?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Affiliatewp Affiliatewp.