CVE-2023-0712

Description

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_move_object function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.06%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: wickedplugins Wicked Folders

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0be428ae-40ae-4cc0-82ad-d121b6d2d27e	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/class-wicked-folders-ajax.php	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2860994%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&old=2805161%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0712?: CVE-2023-0712 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0712?: To fix CVE-2023-0712, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0712 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0712 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0712?: CVE-2023-0712 affects wickedplugins Wicked Folders.

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