CVE-2023-4915

Description

The WP User Control plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized password resets in versions up to, and including 1.5.3. This is due to the plugin using native password reset functionality, with insufficient validation on the password reset function (in the WP User Control Widget). The function changes the user's password after providing the email. The new password is only sent to the user's email, so the attacker does not have access to the new password.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.16%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: wmsedgar WP User Control

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f4ca1736-7b99-49db-9367-586dbc14df41?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-control/tags/1.5.3/inc/WPUserControlWidget.php#L893	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4915?: CVE-2023-4915 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4915?: To fix CVE-2023-4915, 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-2023-4915 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4915 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-2023-4915?: CVE-2023-4915 affects wmsedgar WP User Control.

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