CVE-2023-26009 WordPress Houzez Login Register plugin <= 2.6.3 - Privilege Escalation

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges in the Houzez Login Register WordPress plugin due to improper privilege management.

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-2023-26009?

CVE-2023-26009 is a critical vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez Login Register, published on 17 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Favethemes Houzez Login Register allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 2.6.3.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26009?

How do I fix CVE-2023-26009?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-26009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgmp-4vvj-6ggw.

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