CVE-2023-1022
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CVE-2023-1022 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized options update due to a missing capability check on the wpmsGGSaveInformation function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to update google analytics options maintained by the plugin. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Meta SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized options update due to a missing capability check on the wpmsGGSaveInformation function in versions up to, and including, 4.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to update google analytics options maintained by the plugin. This vulnerability occurred as a result of the plugin relying on nonce checks as a means of access control, and that nonce being accessible to all authenticated users regardless of role.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomunited | Wp Meta Seo | <= 4.5.3 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/702f9d3b-5d33-4215-ac76-9aae3162d775Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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