Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-41873

SAML SP Single Sign On <= 5.0.4 - Missing Authorization to notice dismissal

The SAML SP Single Sign On plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized notice dismissal due to a missing capability check on the close_welcome_modal function in versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to dismiss the welcome tour of the plugin.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-41873 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login Standard. It affects Versions up to 5.0.4 and is fixed in 5.0.5.

Published
Sep 05, 2023
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2024
Slug
miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.0.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-41873 is tracked for the Plugin SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login Standard as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 5.0.4. Update SAML Single Sign On – SSO Login Standard to 5.0.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.0.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 5.0.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-41873
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
miniorange-saml-20-single-sign-on View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-41873
Patched Versions
5.0.5
Affected Versions
Versions up to 5.0.4
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