CVE-2023-5425
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CVE-2023-5425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpexpertplugins | Post Meta Data Manager | < 1.2.1 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f4e710-99a2-49df-a513-725e1daaa18a?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7f4e710-99a2-49df-a513-725e1daaa18a?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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