CVE-2023-6996
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CVE-2023-6996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection via the plugin's vg_display_data shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input validation and restriction on access to that shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to call arbitrary functions and execute code.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Display custom fields in the frontend – Post and User Profile Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection via the plugin's vg_display_data shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input validation and restriction on access to that shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to call arbitrary functions and execute code.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vegacorp | Display Custom Fields In The Frontend - Post And User Profile Fields | < 1.3.0 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e0662c3a-5b82-4b9a-aa69-147094930d1f?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e0662c3a-5b82-4b9a-aa69-147094930d1f?source=cvePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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