CVE-2023-2733: MStore API <= 3.9.0 - Authentication Bypass

Published May 25, 2023
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Updated

The MStore API plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.9.0. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the coupon redemption REST API request through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id.

Affected Software

1 affected component
InspireUI Mstore Api Wordpress<=3.9.0

Event History

May 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2733?

CVE-2023-2733 refers to a vulnerability in the MStore API plugin for WordPress, allowing authentication bypass in versions up to and including 3.9.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-2733?

CVE-2023-2733 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-2733?

The affected software is the MStore API plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 3.9.0.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2023-2733?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-2733 is caused by insufficient verification of the user during the coupon redemption REST API request in the MStore API plugin.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-2733?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-2733 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2913397%40mstore-api&old=2910707%40mstore-api&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file60), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mstore-api/tags/3.9.0/controllers/flutter-woo.php#L734), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c726d8f0-7f2a-414b-9d73-a053921074d9?source=cve).

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