Vulnerability Description
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() 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 provided by PHP info.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bowo | System Dashboard | <= 2.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.7/admin/claPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.8/admin/claPatch
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-5711/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17bc3a9f-2bf9-44e3-81eThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.7/admin/claPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.8/admin/claPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17bc3a9f-2bf9-44e3-81eThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5711?
CVE-2023-5711 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_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, ...
How severe is CVE-2023-5711?
CVE-2023-5711 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-2023-5711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bowo System Dashboard.