CVE-2023-3714

Description

The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'edit_group' handler in versions up to, and including, 5.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group ownership, to update group options, including the 'associate_role' parameter, which defines the member's role. This issue was partially patched in version 5.5.2 preventing privilege escalation, however, it was fully patched in 5.5.3.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.18%

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/a4766651-92a6-42c9-81bc-7ea25350f561?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.4.8/public/partials/profile-magic-group.php#L80	patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938904/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities#file4	patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2939344/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/public/partials/profile-magic-group.php	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3714?: CVE-2023-3714 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3714?: To fix CVE-2023-3714, 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-2023-3714 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3714 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-2023-3714?: CVE-2023-3714 affects metagauss ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities.

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