CVE-2023-4600: Medium severity wordpress affiliate tools vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2023
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Updated

The AffiliateWP for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'affwpactivateaddonspageplugin' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.14.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to activate arbitrary plugins.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AffiliateWP Affiliatewp Wordpress<=2.14.0

Event History

Aug 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4600?

The severity of CVE-2023-4600 is categorized as medium due to unauthorized data modification risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-4600?

To fix CVE-2023-4600, update the AffiliateWP plugin to version 2.14.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-4600?

CVE-2023-4600 affects users of AffiliateWP for WordPress versions up to and including 2.14.0.

4

What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-4600?

CVE-2023-4600 allows authenticated attackers to modify data without proper permission checks.

5

Is it safe to use earlier versions of AffiliateWP after CVE-2023-4600 is disclosed?

No, it is unsafe to use earlier versions of AffiliateWP after CVE-2023-4600 is disclosed due to the exploitation risks.

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