CVE-2023-3403: ProfileGrid <= 5.5.1 - Missing Authorization to User Import

Published Jul 18, 2023
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Updated

The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pmuploadcsv' function in versions up to, and including, 5.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to import new users and update existing users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Metagauss Profilegrid Wordpress<=5.5.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/ProfileGrid to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.5.1
  2. Configuration

    Update the ProfileGrid plugin so the pm_upload_csv function includes a proper WordPress capability check; prevent subscriber-level (and similar) users from importing or updating user data.

    WordPress ProfileGrid plugin pm_upload_csv capability check = required capability check for importing/updating users (block subscribers)

Event History

Jul 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3403?

CVE-2023-3403 is a vulnerability in the ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers to unauthorizedly modify data.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-3403?

The severity level of CVE-2023-3403 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-3403 affect the ProfileGrid plugin?

CVE-2023-3403 affects the ProfileGrid plugin by allowing authenticated attackers to import CSV files and potentially modify data.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3403?

To fix CVE-2023-3403, update the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.5.2 or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-3403?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-3403 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b335fc19-2998-4711-8813-6cb68d7447bd?source=cve), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.4.8/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php#L1027), [Reference 3](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938904/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities#file0).

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