CVE-2023-3204

Materialis <= 1.1.24 - Missing Authorization to Limited Arbitrary Options Update

Description

The Materialis theme for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary options updates in versions up to, and including, 1.1.24. This is due to missing authorization checks on the companion_disable_popup() function called via an AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to modify any option on the site to a numerical value.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: extendthemes Materialis
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2e05094-8344-4388-a703-518daf3d2948?source=cve third party advisory
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/materialis/1.1.20/inc/companion.php#L45 product
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=231816%40materialis&new=231816%40materialis&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file6 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3204?
CVE-2023-3204 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3204?
To fix CVE-2023-3204, 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-2023-3204 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3204 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-2023-3204?
CVE-2023-3204 affects extendthemes Materialis.
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