What is the severity of CVE-2023-50882?

CVE-2023-50882 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its missing authorization and incorrectly configured access control levels.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50882?

To fix CVE-2023-50882, update ProfilePress to version 4.13.3 or later, which includes the necessary security patch.

What versions of ProfilePress are affected by CVE-2023-50882?

CVE-2023-50882 affects ProfilePress versions up to and including 4.13.2.

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2023-50882?

Not addressing CVE-2023-50882 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information due to inadequate access controls.

Is user data at risk due to CVE-2023-50882?

Yes, user data can be at risk if CVE-2023-50882 is exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-50882

medium

5.3

CWE

862

9/12/2024

CVE-2023-50882: WordPress ProfilePress plugin <= 4.13.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Mon Dec 09 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ProfilePress Membership Team ProfilePress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ProfilePress: from n/a through 4.13.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress ProfilePress	<=4.13.2
WordPress ProfilePress	<=4.13.2

Remedy

Update the WordPress ProfilePress plugin to the latest available version (at least 4.13.3).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-user-avatar/vulnerability/wordpress-profilepress-plugin-4-13-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50882?
CVE-2023-50882 is considered a significant vulnerability due to its missing authorization and incorrectly configured access control levels.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50882?
To fix CVE-2023-50882, update ProfilePress to version 4.13.3 or later, which includes the necessary security patch.
What versions of ProfilePress are affected by CVE-2023-50882?
CVE-2023-50882 affects ProfilePress versions up to and including 4.13.2.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2023-50882?
Not addressing CVE-2023-50882 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user information due to inadequate access controls.
Is user data at risk due to CVE-2023-50882?
Yes, user data can be at risk if CVE-2023-50882 is exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms.

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