Vulnerability identifier: #VU70076
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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
External links
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdiscuz/#developers
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpdiscuz/wordpress-comments-wpdiscuz-plugin-7-4-2-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
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.