CVE-2023-6223

Description

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.5.7 via the /wp-json/lp/v1/profile/course-tab REST API due to missing validation on the 'userID' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve the details of another user's course progress.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/215d5d9e-dabb-462d-8c51-952f8c497b78?source=cve product third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3013957/learnpress release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6223?
CVE-2023-6223 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6223?
To fix CVE-2023-6223, 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-2023-6223 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6223 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-2023-6223?
CVE-2023-6223 affects thimpress LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin.
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