CVE-2023-3998

Description

The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing authorization check on the userRate function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to increase or decrease the rating of a post.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d09bdab-ffab-44cc-bba2-821b21a8e343?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdiscuz/trunk/utils/class.WpdiscuzHelperAjax.php#L886 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3998?
CVE-2023-3998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3998?
To fix CVE-2023-3998, 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-2023-3998 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3998 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-2023-3998?
CVE-2023-3998 affects advancedcoding Comments – wpDiscuz.
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