Risk Profile
4.3
CVSS Score
Weakness
Missing Authorization
Researchers
Zlrqh
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
Medium
No patch listed
CVE-2023-27428
WP Users Media <= 4.2.3 - Missing Authorization via wpusme_save_settings
The WP Users Media plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpusme_save_settings function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to modify plugin settings.
Quick Answer
CVE-2023-27428 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Users Media. It affects Versions up to 4.2.3 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.
Published
Aug 28, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wp-users-media
Patch Status
No patched release listed
Remediation
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Operator Briefing
CVE-2023-27428 is tracked for the Plugin WP Users Media as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 4.2.3. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.
Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
Not published
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.2.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-27428
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
wp-users-media
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2023-27428 |
| Patched Versions |
No patched versions published.
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 4.2.3
|
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