CVE-2023-5714
First published: Thu Dec 07 2023(Updated: )
The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_db_specs() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve data key specs.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bowo System Dashboard | <=2.8.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53b3ac83-847d-4bd0-a79b-531af266e1b4?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.7/admin/class-system-dashboard-admin.php#L2942
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.8/admin/class-system-dashboard-admin.php#L2949
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5714?
CVE-2023-5714 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5714?
To fix CVE-2023-5714, update the System Dashboard plugin to version 2.8.8 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-5714?
CVE-2023-5714 affects all versions of the System Dashboard plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.8.7.
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2023-5714?
No, only authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access can exploit CVE-2023-5714 due to the missing capability check.
What data can be accessed due to CVE-2023-5714?
CVE-2023-5714 allows unauthorized access to data that should be restricted based on user roles.
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- collector/epss-latest
- source/FIRST
- agent/description
- agent/epss
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/bowo
- canonical/bowo system dashboard
- version/bowo system dashboard/2.8.7