CVE-2023-0940
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CVE-2023-0940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subscriber, to change the password of any account, including Administrator ones.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ProfileGrid WordPress plugin before 5.3.1 provides an AJAX endpoint for resetting a user password but does not implement proper authorization. This allows a user with low privileges, such as subscriber, to change the password of any account, including Administrator ones.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Profilegrid | < 5.3.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/56744f72-2d48-4f42-8195-24b4dd951bb5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/56744f72-2d48-4f42-8195-24b4dd951bb5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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