CVE-2023-3131 MStore API < 3.9.7 - Subscriber+ Unauthorized Settings Update

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can modify plugin settings without authorization due to missing privilege and nonce checks in AJAX actions.

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-2023-3131?

CVE-2023-3131 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown MStore API, published on 10 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The MStore API WordPress plugin before 3.9.7 does not secure most of its AJAX actions by implementing privilege checks, nonce checks, or a combination of both.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3131?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inspireui Mstore Api.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3131?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3131 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-2023-3131 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3131 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x52-4x54-c7jw.

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