CVE-2023-41957: WordPress Simple Membership plugin <= 4.3.4 - Unauthenticated Membership Role Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in smp7, wp.Insider Simple Membership allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through 4.3.4.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Simple Membership<=4.3.4
Simple-membership-plugin Simple Membership Wordpress<4.3.5

Remediation

Information

Update to 4.3.5 or a higher version.

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 57201
Event
via NVD·02:04 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41957?

CVE-2023-41957 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-41957?

To fix CVE-2023-41957, update the Simple Membership plugin to version 4.3.5 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-41957?

CVE-2023-41957 affects versions of Simple Membership from earlier than 4.3.5 up to and including 4.3.4.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2023-41957?

CVE-2023-41957 allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges within the Simple Membership plugin.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-41957?

Users of the Simple Membership plugin on WordPress running versions up to 4.3.4 are impacted by CVE-2023-41957.

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