CVE-2023-2716: Groundhogg <= 2.7.9.8 - Missing Authorization to Non-Arbitrary File Upload

Published May 20, 2023
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Updated

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajaxuploadfile' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload a file to the contact, and then lists all the other uploaded files related to the contact.

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 vulnerability CVE-2023-2716?

Vulnerability CVE-2023-2716 is a vulnerability in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress that allows unauthorized access and modification of data.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2716?

The severity of CVE-2023-2716 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

How does vulnerability CVE-2023-2716 occur?

Vulnerability CVE-2023-2716 occurs due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_upload_file' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 of the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress.

4

Who is affected by vulnerability CVE-2023-2716?

Users of the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 are affected by vulnerability CVE-2023-2716.

5

How can vulnerability CVE-2023-2716 be mitigated?

To mitigate vulnerability CVE-2023-2716, users should update to a version higher than 2.7.9.8 of the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress.

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