CVE-2023-2714: Groundhogg <= 2.7.9.8 - Missing Authorization to Update License

Published May 20, 2023
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Updated

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'checklicense' functions in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change the license key and support license key, but it can only be changed to a valid license key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Groundhogg Groundhogg WordPress<=2.7.9.8

Event History

May 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2714?

CVE-2023-2714 is a vulnerability in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization.

2

Which versions of the Groundhogg plugin are affected by CVE-2023-2714?

Versions up to and including 2.7.9.8 of the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-2714.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2714?

CVE-2023-2714 has a severity rating of medium (4.3).

4

How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-2714?

Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions and above can exploit CVE-2023-2714 to modify data without proper authorization.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-2714?

Yes, the Groundhogg plugin has released a fix in version 2.7.10 to address the vulnerability CVE-2023-2714.

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