CVE-2023-2414

Public Exploit
Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita <= 4.4.6 - Missing Authorization to Settings Update and Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_save_settings_callback function in versions up to, and including, 4.4.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to modify the plugins settings, upload arbitrary files, and inject malicious JavaScript (before 4.3.2).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3c99aab5-a995-44ae-bc14-09f73e6b22c5?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/vcita-ajax-function.php#L88 product
https://blog.jonh.eu/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugins-by-vcita exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2933915/meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/vcita-ajax-function.php?contextall=1&old=2924763&old_path=%2Fmeeting-scheduler-by-vcita%2Ftrunk%2Fvcita-ajax-function.php patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2414?
CVE-2023-2414 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2414?
To fix CVE-2023-2414, 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-2023-2414 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2414 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-2414?
CVE-2023-2414 affects vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita.
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