CVE-2023-33996: WordPress Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin <= 6.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2024
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CleanTalk Inc Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk cleantalk-spam-protect allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk: from n/a through <= 6.10.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CleanTalk CleanTalk Anti-Spam<=6.10

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin to the latest available version (at least 6.11).

Event History

Dec 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33996?

CVE-2023-33996 is classified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability affecting CleanTalk's Anti-Spam Protection plugin.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-33996?

To fix CVE-2023-33996, update the CleanTalk Anti-Spam Protection plugin to version 6.11 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-33996?

CVE-2023-33996 affects CleanTalk Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall versions up to 6.10.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-33996?

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels.

5

Is CVE-2023-33996 present in WordPress plugins?

Yes, CVE-2023-33996 is also present in the CleanTalk WordPress Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall plugin versions up to 6.10.

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