#VU70076 Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Comments - wpDiscuz - CVE-2022-43492

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70076

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43492

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Comments - wpDiscuz
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: gVectors Team (A. Chakhoyan, G. Zakaryan, H. Martirosyan)

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Comments - wpDiscuz: 7.0.0 - 7.4.2

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External links
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpdiscuz/wordpress-comments-wpdiscuz-plugin-7-4-2-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.