CVE-2023-3053 Page Builder by AZEXO <= 1.27.133 - Missing Authorization to Post Creation
Authenticated attackers can create posts with any type and status due to missing capability checks in the AZEXO Page Builder 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-2023-3053?
CVE-2023-3053 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Page Builder with Image Map by AZEXO, published on 2 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'azh_add_post' function in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to create a post with any post type and post status.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3053?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Azexo Page Builder With Image Map by Azexo.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3053 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-2023-3053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Page Builder with Image Map by AZEXO
- CVE-2023-3051 Page Builder by AZEXO <= 1.27.133 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
- CVE-2023-3052 Page Builder by AZEXO <= 1.27.133 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Post Creation/Modification/Deletion
- CVE-2023-3055 Page Builder by AZEXO <= 1.27.133 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via azh_save
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv4r-3m26-m5rg.