CVE-2023-2715: Groundhogg <= 2.7.9.8 - Missing Authorization to Admin Account and Ticket Creation

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 'submitticket' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a support ticket that sends the website's data to the plugin developer, and it is also possible to create an admin access with an auto login link that is also sent to the plugin developer with the ticket. It only works if the plugin is activated with a valid license.

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 the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2715.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-2715?

CVE-2023-2715 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-2715?

The affected software is the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8.

4

How does CVE-2023-2715 impact a website?

CVE-2023-2715 allows authenticated attackers to create a support ticket that sends the website's data without proper authorization.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-2715?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-2715 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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