PT-2023-32472 · WordPress · Userpro

István Márton · Published 2023-11-22 · Updated 2023-11-29 · CVE-2023-6009

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions UserPro plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 5.1.4

Description The issue allows authenticated attackers with minimal permissions to modify their user role by exploiting insufficient restrictions on the userpro update user profile function. This is achieved by supplying the wp capabilities parameter during a profile update.

Recommendations For versions up to, and including, 5.1.4, consider disabling the userpro update user profile function until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to profile updates to minimize the risk of privilege escalation. Avoid using the wp capabilities parameter in profile updates until the issue is resolved.

Fix

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-6009

Affected Products

Userpro

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6009 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-6009 · Vendor Advisory
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175871/WordPress-UserPro-5.1.x-Password-Reset-Authentication-Bypass-Escalation.html · Note
• https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681 · Note
• https://wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e8bed9c0-dae3-405e-a946-5f28a3c30851?source=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cybersecuritytechnologies/9447 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/61508 · Telegram Post