CVE-2023-2834
First published: Fri Jun 30 2023(Updated: )
The BookIt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.3.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during booking an appointment 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 email.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Stylemixthemes Bookit | <=2.3.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://lana.codes/lanavdb/0dea1346-fd60-4338-8af6-6f89c29075d4/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/CustomerController.php#L27
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bookit/tags/2.3.6/includes/classes/database/Customers.php#L63
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2919529/bookit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2925153/bookit
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/06/stylemixthemes-addresses-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-bookit-wordpress-plugin/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfd32e46-a4fc-4c10-b546-9f9da75db791?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the authentication bypass vulnerability in the BookIt plugin for WordPress?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2834.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-2834?
The severity level of CVE-2023-2834 is critical.
Which versions of the BookIt plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-2834?
Versions up to and including 2.3.7 of the BookIt plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-2834.
How does the authentication bypass vulnerability in the BookIt plugin for WordPress occur?
The authentication bypass vulnerability in the BookIt plugin for WordPress occurs due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during booking an appointment through the plugin.
What can unauthenticated attackers do if they exploit CVE-2023-2834?
If they exploit CVE-2023-2834, unauthenticated attackers can log in as any user.
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