Vulnerability identifier: #VU68688
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions, related to shared user instances. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress: 6.0 - 6.0.2
External links
http://wordpress.org/news/2022/10/wordpress-6-0-3-security-release/
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.