CWE
639
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-6897

First published: Thu Apr 18 2024(Updated: )

The EAN for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.2 via the the 'alg_wc_ean_product_meta' shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to expose potentially sensitive post metadata.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WooCommerce EAN for WooCommerce<=4.9.2
Wpfactory<4.9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-6897?

    CVE-2023-6897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated attackers to exploit it.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-6897?

    To fix CVE-2023-6897, update the EAN for WooCommerce plugin to version 4.9.3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-6897?

    CVE-2023-6897 affects all installations of the EAN for WooCommerce plugin up to and including version 4.9.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6897?

    CVE-2023-6897 is categorized as an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2023-6897?

    CVE-2023-6897 impacts WordPress sites that use the EAN for WooCommerce plugin.

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