CVE-2023-7019
First published: Thu Jan 11 2024(Updated: )
The LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming Soon and Landing Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the insert_template function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to change page designs.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Themeisle Lightstart | <=2.6.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3013229/wp-maintenance-mode/trunk/includes/classes/wp-maintenance-mode-admin.php?contextall=1&old=2922691&old_path=%2Fwp-maintenance-mode%2Ftrunk%2Fincludes%2Fclasses%2Fwp-maintenance-mode-admin.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b57d3d1d-dcdb-4f11-82d8-183778baa075?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-7019?
CVE-2023-7019 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7019?
To fix CVE-2023-7019, update the LightStart plugin to version 2.6.9 or later, which addresses the missing capability check.
What versions of the LightStart plugin are affected by CVE-2023-7019?
CVE-2023-7019 affects all versions of the LightStart plugin up to and including version 2.6.8.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-7019 enable?
CVE-2023-7019 enables authenticated users to perform unauthorized modification of data.
Who is the vendor for the LightStart plugin related to CVE-2023-7019?
The vendor for the LightStart plugin associated with CVE-2023-7019 is Themeisle.
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