CVE-2023-3404

Description

The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized decryption of private information in versions up to, and including, 5.5.0. This is due to the passphrase and iv being hardcoded in the 'pm_encrypt_decrypt_pass' function and used across all sites running the plugin. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions or above to decrypt and view users' passwords. If combined with another vulnerability, this can potentially grant lower-privileged users access to users' passwords.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.21%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d490bfb-6560-428e-ad91-0f8d8bc9b1f2?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.4.8/includes/class-profile-magic-request.php#L325	patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2936383/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities#file475	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3404?: CVE-2023-3404 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3404?: To fix CVE-2023-3404, 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-2023-3404 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3404 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-2023-3404?: CVE-2023-3404 affects metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities.

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