CVE-2023-2555: WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional <= 1.1.9 - Missing Authorization to Custom Drop-Down Currency Switcher Creation
The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to create a custom drop-down currency switcher.
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What is CVE-2023-2555?
CVE-2023-2555 is a vulnerability in the WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress that allows unauthorized modification of data.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2555?
The severity of CVE-2023-2555 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How does CVE-2023-2555 occur?
CVE-2023-2555 occurs due to a missing capability check on the create function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9 of the WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-2555?
Yes, authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions can exploit CVE-2023-2555.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2555?
To fix CVE-2023-2555, update the WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin to version 1.2.0 or higher.