CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-3403

First published: Tue Jul 18 2023(Updated: )

The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pm_upload_csv' 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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Metagauss Profilegrid<=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-3403?

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

  • 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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