CVE-2023-4642

Public Exploit
kk Star Ratings < 5.4.6 - Rating Tampering via Race Condition

Description

The kk Star Ratings WordPress plugin before 5.4.6 does not implement atomic operations, allowing one user vote multiple times on a poll due to a Race Condition.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown kk Star Ratings
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6f481d34-6feb-4af2-914c-1f3288f69207 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4642?
CVE-2023-4642 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4642?
To fix CVE-2023-4642, 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-2023-4642 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4642 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-4642?
CVE-2023-4642 affects Unknown kk Star Ratings.
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