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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2023-5710

The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_constants() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to,...

Vulnerability Description

The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_constants() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information such as database credentials.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BowoSystem Dashboard<= 2.8.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5710?

CVE-2023-5710 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_constants() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to,...

How severe is CVE-2023-5710?

CVE-2023-5710 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-2023-5710?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bowo System Dashboard.