Auth bypass in Gandhihitesh9 Post Meta Data Manager
CVE-2023-5425
The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (42.0th 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 (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5425?
- CVE-2023-5425 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gandhihitesh9 Post Meta Data Manager, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5425?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-5425 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.