Vulnerability Report
Theme Critical Patch path listed CVE-2023-1597

tagDiv Cloud Library < 2.7 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary User Metadata Update

The tagDiv Cloud Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the tdb_user_form_on_submit() function called via an AJAX action in versions prior to 2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary user metadata and gain elevated privileges.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-1597 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Theme Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme. It affects Versions up to 12.3 and is fixed in 12.4.

Published
Jun 19, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
Newspaper
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 12.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-1597 is tracked for the Theme Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 12.3. Update Newspaper - News & WooCommerce WordPress Theme to 12.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
12.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 12.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-1597
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-1597
Patched Versions
12.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 12.3
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