CVE-2023-3460: Ultimate Member < 2.6.7 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
First published: Tue Jul 04 2023(Updated: )
The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.6.7 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing attackers to create administrator accounts at will. This is actively being exploited in the wild.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Member | <2.6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-3460.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-3460?
The severity of CVE-2023-3460 is critical.
What is the affected software of CVE-2023-3460?
The affected software of CVE-2023-3460 is the Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before version 2.6.7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-3460?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-3460 by creating user accounts with arbitrary capabilities, effectively allowing them to create administrator accounts at will.
Is CVE-2023-3460 actively being exploited?
Yes, CVE-2023-3460 is actively being exploited in the wild.
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