CVE-2023-7049

Custom Field For WP Job Manager <= 1.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Sensitive Information Exposure via Shortcode

Description

The Custom Field For WP Job Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.2 via the the 'cm_fieldshow' shortcode due to missing validation on the 'job_id' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to expose potentially sensitive post metadata.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: gravitymaster97 Custom Field For WP Job Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9891587b-2a63-41be-b79d-afe407dd57fa?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3134344/custom-field-for-wp-job-manager/trunk/includes/CFWJM_Shortcode.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7049?
CVE-2023-7049 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7049?
To fix CVE-2023-7049, 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-2023-7049 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7049 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-2023-7049?
CVE-2023-7049 affects gravitymaster97 Custom Field For WP Job Manager.
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