CVE-2023-5352: Awesome Support < 6.1.5 - Insufficient permission check in wpas_edit_reply

Published Nov 6, 2023
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Updated

The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpaseditreply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Getawesomesupport Awesome Support Wordpress<6.1.5

Event History

Nov 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5352?

CVE-2023-5352 is a vulnerability in the Awesome Support WordPress plugin that allows users to edit posts without proper permission.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5352?

The severity of CVE-2023-5352 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-5352 affect the Awesome Support plugin?

CVE-2023-5352 affects the Awesome Support plugin version up to 6.1.5.

4

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2023-5352?

The CWE ID for CVE-2023-5352 is CWE-284 and CWE-863.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2023-5352 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-5352 vulnerability, update the Awesome Support plugin to version 6.1.5 or later.

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