CVE-2023-22699: WordPress MainWP Wordfence Extension Plugin <= 4.0.7 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Activation Vulnerability
Published Mar 25, 2024
·Updated
Missing Authorization vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Wordfence Extension.This issue affects MainWP Wordfence Extension: from n/a through 4.0.7.
Affected Software
3 affected components
MainWP Wordfence Extension<=4.0.7
WordPress MainWP Wordfence Extension Plugin<=4.0.7
MainWP Mainwp Wordfence Extension Wordpress<4.0.8
Remediation
Information
Update to 4.0.8 or a higher version.
Event History
Mar 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22699?
CVE-2023-22699 is a critical vulnerability due to its missing authorization feature that can lead to unauthorized actions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-22699?
To fix CVE-2023-22699, update the MainWP Wordfence Extension to version 4.0.8 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22699?
CVE-2023-22699 affects MainWP Wordfence Extension versions from n/a through 4.0.7.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-22699?
CVE-2023-22699 is classified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability.
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Who is impacted by CVE-2023-22699?
Users of the MainWP Wordfence Extension and the WordPress MainWP Wordfence Extension Plugin are impacted by CVE-2023-22699.