CVE-2023-0876: WP Meta SEO < 4.5.3 - Subscriber+ Improper Authorization causing Arbitrary Redirect

Published Mar 20, 2023
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Updated

The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.3 does not authorize several ajax actions, allowing low-privilege users to make updates to certain data and leading to an arbitrary redirect vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JoomUnited Wp Meta Seo Wordpress<4.5.3

Event History

Mar 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0876?

The severity of CVE-2023-0876 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-0876?

The affected software of CVE-2023-0876 is the WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before version 4.5.3.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2023-0876?

The vulnerability description of CVE-2023-0876 is that the WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.3 does not authorize several ajax actions, allowing low-privilege users to make updates to certain data and leading to an arbitrary redirect vulnerability.

4

How can the arbitrary redirect vulnerability be exploited in CVE-2023-0876?

The arbitrary redirect vulnerability in CVE-2023-0876 can be exploited by low-privilege users who are able to make unauthorized updates to certain data.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0876?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-0876 is to update the WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin to version 4.5.3 or later.

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