Auth bypass in Groundhogg

CVE-2023-2715

The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'submit_ticket' function in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a support ticket that sends the website's data to the plugin developer, and it is also possible to create an admin access with an auto login link that is also sent to the plugin developer with the ticket. It only works if the plugin is activated with a valid license.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.006 (43.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2715?
CVE-2023-2715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Groundhogg, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-05-20.
How severe is CVE-2023-2715?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-2715 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.