Auth bypass in Podsfoundation Pods
CVE-2023-6965
The Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.10 (with the exception of 2.7.31.2, 2.8.23.2, 2.9.19.2). This is due to the fact that the plugin allows the use of a file inclusion feature via shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to create pods and users (with default role).
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.006 (43.0th 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
- Podsfoundation Pods
- Sc0ttkclark Pods – Custom Content Types And Fields — versions 0, 2.8, 3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6965?
- CVE-2023-6965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Podsfoundation Pods, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2024-04-09.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6965?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6965 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.