Improper input validation in Wpwax Directorist
CVE-2023-1888
The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an arbitrary user password reset in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to a lack of validation checks within login.php. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to reset the password of an arbitrary user and gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.010 (58.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Issue Tracking)
- security@wordfence.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1888?
- CVE-2023-1888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpwax Directorist, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-06-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1888?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-1888 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.