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Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-0940

ProfileGrid <= 5.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Password Reset

The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the pm_reset_user_password function in versions up to, and including, 5.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to change the passwords of any user.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-0940 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities. It affects Versions up to 5.3.0 and is fixed in 5.3.1.

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Published
Feb 27, 2023
Last Updated
Jun 17, 2024
Slug
profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.3.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-0940 is tracked for the Plugin ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 5.3.0. Update ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities to 5.3.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
5.3.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 5.3.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-0940
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58cf6e80-63dd-42dc-9c4a-7b5c092bc4cb?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-0940
Patched Versions
5.3.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 5.3.0
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