CVE-2023-0713
published 2023-02-07CVE-2023-0713: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in versions up…
PriorityP278medium4.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCNILAN
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
0.58%
43.1th percentile
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| wickedplugins | wicked_folders | <= 2.18.16 | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.14.3MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
vulncheck5.4MEDIUM
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GHSA
GHSA-xxrv-9rf5-67ph: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in ver
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-02-08
CVE-2023-0713 [MEDIUM] CWE-862 GHSA-xxrv-9rf5-67ph: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in ver
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
VulnCheck
wickedplugins wicked_folders Missing Authorization
vulncheck·2023·CVSS 5.4
CVE-2023-0713 [MEDIUM] wickedplugins wicked_folders Missing Authorization
wickedplugins wicked_folders Missing Authorization
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.
Affected: wickedplugins wicked_folders
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wicked-folders/wordpress-wicked-folders-plugin-2-18-16-mis
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/class-wicked-folders-ajax.phphttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2860994%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&old=2805161%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2764b360-228d-48c1-8a29-d3764e532799?source=cvehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wicked-folders/tags/2.18.16/lib/class-wicked-folders-ajax.phphttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2860994%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&old=2805161%40wicked-folders%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2764b360-228d-48c1-8a29-d3764e532799
2023-02-07
Published
Exploited in the wild