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CVE-2023-6279

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.49%

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CVE-2023-6279 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Woostify Sites Library WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update arbitrary blog options and set them to 'activated' which could lead to DoS when using a specific option name. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Woostify Sites Library WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update arbitrary blog options and set them to 'activated' which could lead to DoS when using a specific option name

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WoostifySites Library< 1.4.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6279?
The Woostify Sites Library WordPress plugin before 1.4.8 does not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to update arbitrary blog options and set them to 'activated' which could lead to DoS when using a specific option name
How severe is CVE-2023-6279?
CVE-2023-6279 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6279?
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