CVE-2023-0715
published 2023-02-08CVE-2023-0715: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_folder function in versions…
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_clone_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-wq8g-f6r3-3m8c: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_folder function in v
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-02-08
CVE-2023-0715 [MEDIUM] CWE-862 GHSA-wq8g-f6r3-3m8c: The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_folder function in v
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_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
Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress ajax_clone_folder Authorization Bypass
vulncheck·2023·CVSS 5.4
CVE-2023-0715 [MEDIUM] Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress ajax_clone_folder Authorization Bypass
Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress ajax_clone_folder Authorization Bypass
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_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-
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/c3728280-3487-4cb2-8e37-f33811bc0a22?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/c3728280-3487-4cb2-8e37-f33811bc0a22
2023-02-08
Published
Exploited in the wild