CVE-2023-2736

Description

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This is due to missing nonce validation in the 'ajax_edit_contact' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to receive the auto login link via shortcode and then modify the assigned user to the auto login link to elevate verified user privileges via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org 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/9bf472f1-5980-48ee-aa10-aad19b6f2456?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/includes/shortcodes.php#L99 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/admin/contacts/contacts-page.php#L542 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-2023-2736?
CVE-2023-2736 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2736?
To fix CVE-2023-2736, 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-2023-2736 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2736 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-2023-2736?
CVE-2023-2736 affects trainingbusinesspros WordPress CRM, Email & Marketing Automation for WordPress | Award Winner — Groundhogg.
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