CVE-2017-18543 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Aug 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

The invite-anyone WordPress plugin allows unauthorized access to email-based invitations due to incorrect access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-18543?

CVE-2017-18543 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The invite-anyone plugin before 1.3.16 for WordPress has incorrect access control for email-based invitations.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18543?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invite Anyone Project Invite Anyone.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18543?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-18543 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18543 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c997-chgq-qrrw.