CVE-2023-1889

Description

The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the listing_task function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: wpwax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b47edd57-cac7-463f-88cc-8922f1b34612?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920100/directorist	issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1889?: CVE-2023-1889 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1889?: To fix CVE-2023-1889, 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-2023-1889 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1889 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-2023-1889?: CVE-2023-1889 affects wpwax Directorist – WordPress Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings.

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