CVE-2023-5098

Public Exploit

Campaign Monitor Forms < 2.5.6 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Options Update

Description

The Campaign Monitor Forms by Optin Cat WordPress plugin before 2.5.6 does not prevent users with low privileges (like subscribers) from overwriting any options on a site with the string "true", which could lead to a variety of outcomes, including DoS.

8.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.28%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Campaign Monitor Forms by Optin Cat

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3167a83c-291e-4372-a42e-d842205ba722	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5098?: CVE-2023-5098 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5098?: To fix CVE-2023-5098, 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-2023-5098 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5098 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-2023-5098?: CVE-2023-5098 affects Unknown Campaign Monitor Forms by Optin Cat.

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