What is the severity of CVE-2023-2174?

CVE-2023-2174 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2174?

To fix CVE-2023-2174, update the BadgeOS plugin to version 3.7.1.7 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-2174?

Authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions and above are affected by CVE-2023-2174.

Which versions of BadgeOS are impacted by CVE-2023-2174?

Versions of BadgeOS up to and including 3.7.1.6 are impacted by CVE-2023-2174.

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CVE-2023-2174

medium

4.3

CWE

862

31/8/2023

27/9/2024

CVE-2023-2174

Q: What specifically is vulnerable in CVE-2023-2174?

CVE-2023-2174 is vulnerable due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function.

First published: Thu Aug 31 2023(Updated: )

The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function in versions up to, and including, 3.7.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete the plugin's log entries.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
For The Badge	<=3.7.1.6

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/badgeos/trunk/includes/ajax-functions.php#L999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2174?
CVE-2023-2174 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2174?
To fix CVE-2023-2174, update the BadgeOS plugin to version 3.7.1.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2174?
Authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions and above are affected by CVE-2023-2174.
What specifically is vulnerable in CVE-2023-2174?
CVE-2023-2174 is vulnerable due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function.
Which versions of BadgeOS are impacted by CVE-2023-2174?
Versions of BadgeOS up to and including 3.7.1.6 are impacted by CVE-2023-2174.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2174?
CVE-2023-2174 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2174?
To fix CVE-2023-2174, update the BadgeOS plugin to version 3.7.1.7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2174?
Authenticated users with subscriber-level permissions and above are affected by CVE-2023-2174.
What specifically is vulnerable in CVE-2023-2174?
CVE-2023-2174 is vulnerable due to a missing capability check on the delete_badgeos_log_entries function.
Which versions of BadgeOS are impacted by CVE-2023-2174?
Versions of BadgeOS up to and including 3.7.1.6 are impacted by CVE-2023-2174.