CVE-2023-3244
MediumCVSS 4.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk51th percentile - higher than 51% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Comments Like Dislike plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the restore_settings function called via an AJAX action in versions up to and including 1.2.0. This allows authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to reset the plugin's settings.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can change the plugin's settings, potentially leading to unauthorized access to functions or data within the WordPress system. This poses a risk to the integrity and security of the website.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the plugin to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, conducting a user permissions audit to restrict access to sensitive functions is advisable.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The Comments Like Dislike plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the restore_settings function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to reset the plugin's settings. NOTE: this issue is was only partially patched in version 1.2.0, as the nonce is still present to subscriber-level users.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS