Vulnerability Description
The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 via the vg_display_data shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to retrieve potentially sensitive post meta.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Josevega | Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields | < 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08d43c67-df40-4f1a-a35PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08d43c67-df40-4f1a-a35PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6983?
CVE-2023-6983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 via the vg_d...
How severe is CVE-2023-6983?
CVE-2023-6983 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-2023-6983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Josevega Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields.