CVE-2023-2716

Description

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_upload_file' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload a file to the contact, and then lists all the other uploaded files related to the contact.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: trainingbusinesspros WordPress CRM, Email & Marketing Automation for WordPress | Award Winner — Groundhogg
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3c5bde0e-3138-4995-92ae-6deaf6b7be5b?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/admin/contacts/contacts-page.php#L458 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2914493/groundhogg/tags/2.7.10/admin/contacts/contacts-page.php third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2716?
CVE-2023-2716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2716?
To fix CVE-2023-2716, 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-2023-2716 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2716 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-2023-2716?
CVE-2023-2716 affects trainingbusinesspros WordPress CRM, Email & Marketing Automation for WordPress | Award Winner — Groundhogg.
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