Auth bypass in Wpvncom Wp Extra – One Click Optimize
CVE-2023-5314
The WP EXtra plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access to restricted functionality due to a missing capability check on the 'test-email' section of the register() function in versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to send emails with arbitrary content to arbitrary locations from the affected site's mail server.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.004 (32.2th 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
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5314?
- CVE-2023-5314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpvncom Wp Extra – One Click Optimize, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2023-11-22.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5314?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-5314 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.