CVE-2023-3998: wpDiscuz <= 7.6.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Post Rating Increase/Decrease

Published Oct 20, 2023
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Updated

The wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing authorization check on the userRate function in versions up to, and including, 7.6.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to increase or decrease the rating of a post.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Wpdiscuz Wordpress<=7.6.3

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this wpDiscuz plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this wpDiscuz plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-3998.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3998?

The severity of CVE-2023-3998 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

What is the description of CVE-2023-3998?

CVE-2023-3998 is a vulnerability in the wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress which allows unauthorized modification of data by unauthenticated attackers.

4

Which versions of wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-3998?

Versions up to and including 7.6.3 of the wpDiscuz plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-3998.

5

How can the wpDiscuz plugin vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the wpDiscuz plugin vulnerability, users should update to version 7.6.4 or later.

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