CVE-2023-5559
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CVE-2023-5559 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The 10Web Booster WordPress plugin before 2.24.18 does not validate the option name given to some AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary options from the database, leading to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 10web | 10web Booster | < 2.24.18 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eba46f7d-e4db-400c-8032-015f21087bbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eba46f7d-e4db-400c-8032-015f21087bbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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