Auth bypass in Wickedplugins Wicked Folders
CVE-2023-0713
The Wicked Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the ajax_add_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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.006 (44.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0713?
- CVE-2023-0713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wickedplugins Wicked Folders, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2023-02-07.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0713?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-0713 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.