CVE-2023-0453 WP Private Message < 1.0.6 - Private Message Disclosure via IDOR
Authenticated users can read other users' private messages by tampering with message IDs in the WP Private Message plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-0453?
CVE-2023-0453 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown WP Private Message, published on 21 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Private Message WordPress plugin (bundled with the Superio theme as a required plugin) before 1.0.6 does not ensure that private messages to be accessed belong to the user making the requests. This allowing any authenticated users to access private messages belonging to other users by tampering the ID.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apusthemes Wp Private Messaging.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0453 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-2023-0453 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0453 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-849q-f682-346f.