CVE-2023-5235

Public Exploit
Ovic Responsive WPBakery < 1.2.9 - Subscriber+ Option Update

Description

The Ovic Responsive WPBakery WordPress plugin before 1.2.9 does not limit which options can be updated via some of its AJAX actions, which may allow attackers with a subscriber+ account to update blog options, such as 'users_can_register' and 'default_role'. It also unserializes user input in the process, which may lead to Object Injection attacks.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.65%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Ovic Responsive WPBakery
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/35c9a954-37fc-4818-a71f-34aaaa0fa3db third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5235?
CVE-2023-5235 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5235?
To fix CVE-2023-5235, 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-2023-5235 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5235 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5235?
CVE-2023-5235 affects Unknown Ovic Responsive WPBakery.
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