Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-38513

Photo Engine <= 6.2.5 - Authenticated (Author+) Insecure Direct Object Reference in ajax_generate_auth_token

The Photo Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 6.2.5. This is due to missing validation on a user controlled key within the ajax_generate_auth_token function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to generate authentication tokens on behalf of another user.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-38513 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.4 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom). It affects Versions up to 6.2.5 and is fixed in 6.2.6.

Published
Jul 20, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wplr-sync
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.2.6, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-38513 is tracked for the Plugin Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) as medium severity with CVSS 5.4. The affected range is Versions up to 6.2.5. Update Photo Engine (Media Organizer & Lightroom) to 6.2.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
6.2.6
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 6.2.5
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-38513
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-38513
Patched Versions
6.2.6
Affected Versions
Versions up to 6.2.5
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