CVE-2023-2448

Description

The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'userpro_shortcode_template' function in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrary shortcode execution. An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-2446 to get sensitive information via shortcode.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: n/a UserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7cbe9175-4a6f-4eb6-8d31-9a9fda9b4f40?source=cve third party advisory
https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681 product
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175871/WordPress-UserPro-5.1.x-Password-Reset-Authentication-Bypass-Escalation.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2448?
CVE-2023-2448 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2448?
To fix CVE-2023-2448, 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-2023-2448 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2448 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-2023-2448?
CVE-2023-2448 affects n/a UserPro - Community and User Profile WordPress Plugin.
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