Vulnerability identifier: #VU23811
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
bbPress Members Only
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Tomas Zhu | Docs | FAQ | Premium Support
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website and perform changes of the "Optional Settings" page
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
bbPress Members Only: 1.1.5 - 1.2.1
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9982/
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2217984
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.