CVE-2023-2299

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified

CVE-2023-2299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 due to a missing capability check on the processAction function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers modify the plugin's settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 due to a missing capability check on the processAction function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers modify the plugin's settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.65%

46.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VcitaOnline Booking \& Scheduling Calendar<= 4.2.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2299?
The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized medication of data via the /wp-json/vcita-wordpress/v1/actions/auth REST-API endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.4.2 due to a missing capability check on the processAction function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers modify the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2023-2299?
CVE-2023-2299 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2299?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST