CVE-2023-3244

Description

The Comments Like Dislike plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the restore_settings function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to reset the plugin's settings. NOTE: After attempting to contact the developer with no response, and reporting this to the WordPress plugin's team 30 days ago we are disclosing this issue as it still is not updated.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.39% Top 25%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: happy-coders Comments Like Dislike

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/66019297-a8a8-4bbc-99db-4b47066f3e50?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/comments-like-dislike/trunk/inc/classes/cld-admin.php#L99	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3244?: CVE-2023-3244 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3244?: To fix CVE-2023-3244, 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-2023-3244 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-3244 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3244?: CVE-2023-3244 affects happy-coders Comments Like Dislike.

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