Auth bypass in Wpvibes Wp_mail_log

CVE-2023-5644

The WP Mail Log WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not correctly authorize its REST API endpoints, allowing users with the Contributor role to view and delete data that should only be accessible to Admin users.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.005 (39.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5644?
CVE-2023-5644 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpvibes Wp_mail_log, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2023-12-26.
How severe is CVE-2023-5644?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-5644 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.