CVE-2023-2555: WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional <= 1.1.9 - Missing Authorization to Custom Drop-Down Currency Switcher Creation

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pluginus Wordpress Currency Switcher Professional Wordpress<=1.1.9

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2555?

The severity of CVE-2023-2555 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

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.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-2555?

Yes, authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions can exploit CVE-2023-2555.

5

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.

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