CVE-2023-6279

Public Exploit
Woostify Sites Library < 1.4.8 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Options Update to DoS

Description

The Woostify Sites Library WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update arbitrary blog options and set them to 'activated' which could lead to DoS when using a specific option name

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Woostify Sites Library
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/626bbc7d-0d0f-4418-ac61-666278a1cbdb/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6279?
CVE-2023-6279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6279?
To fix CVE-2023-6279, 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-2023-6279 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6279 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-2023-6279?
CVE-2023-6279 affects Unknown Woostify Sites Library.
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