CVE-2023-5425

Description

The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.24%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: gandhihitesh9 Post Meta Data Manager

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f4e710-99a2-49df-a513-725e1daaa18a?source=cve	third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2981559/post-meta-data-manager	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5425?: CVE-2023-5425 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5425?: To fix CVE-2023-5425, 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-2023-5425 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5425 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-2023-5425?: CVE-2023-5425 affects gandhihitesh9 Post Meta Data Manager.

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