SB2023080435 - Improper access control in Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress
Published: August 4, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023080435
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3459)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to missing capability checks in the hf_update_customer function. A remote administrator can change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce#file201
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce/tags/2.4.1/admin/modules/user/import/import.php#L446
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb71-9acbab3649b7?source=cve