Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-0715

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Missing Authorization on ajax_clone_folder

The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_clone_folder function in versions up to, and including, 2.18.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke this function and perform actions intended for administrators such as modifying the folder structure maintained by the plugin.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-0715 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.4 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types. It affects Versions up to 2.18.16 and is fixed in 2.18.17.

Published
Feb 07, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wicked-folders
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.18.17, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-0715 is tracked for the Plugin Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types as medium severity with CVSS 5.4. The affected range is Versions up to 2.18.16. Update Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types to 2.18.17 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
2.18.17
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.18.16
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-0715
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wicked-folders View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-0715
Patched Versions
2.18.17
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.18.16
Related CVE Cluster

Related CVEs for Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types

These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.

High CVE-2021-24919 2.18.10 Dec 30, 2021
CVE-2021-24919 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types SQL Injection

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.9 - Subscriber+ SQL Injection

Medium CVE-2023-0711 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0711 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Authorization Bypass

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Missing Authorization via ajax_save_state

Medium CVE-2023-0727 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0727 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Cross-Site Request Forgery

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_delete_folder

Medium CVE-2023-0726 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0726 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Cross-Site Request Forgery

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_edit_folder

Medium CVE-2023-0718 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0718 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Authorization Bypass

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Missing Authorization on ajax_save_folder

Medium CVE-2023-0723 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0723 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Cross-Site Request Forgery

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Cross-Site Request Forgery on ajax_move_object

Medium CVE-2023-0720 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0720 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Authorization Bypass

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Missing Authorization on ajax_save_folder_order

Medium CVE-2023-0725 2.18.17 Feb 07, 2023
CVE-2023-0725 Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types Cross-Site Request Forgery

Wicked Folders <= 2.18.16 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via ajax_clone_folder

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