CVE-2023-3459: Export and Import Users and Customers <= 2.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Shop Manager) Arbitrary User Password Change

Published Jul 18, 2023
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Updated

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hfupdatecustomer' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level permissions to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WebToffee Import Export Wordpress Users Wordpress<=2.4.1

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-2023-3459?

CVE-2023-3459 is a vulnerability in the Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization.

2

How does CVE-2023-3459 impact WordPress?

CVE-2023-3459 impacts WordPress by allowing authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3459?

The severity of CVE-2023-3459 is high, with a severity score of 7.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3459?

To fix CVE-2023-3459, update the Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress to a version higher than 2.4.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3459?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-3459 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce#file201), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce/tags/2.4.1/admin/modules/user/import/import.php#L446), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb71-9acbab3649b7?source=cve).

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