CVE-2023-49742 WordPress Support Genix plugin <= 1.2.3 - Broken Access Control lead to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-49742?

CVE-2023-49742 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Support Genix, published on 18 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.9 Published 18 Apr 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can upload arbitrary files due to missing authorization checks in the Support Genix WordPress 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-2023-49742?

CVE-2023-49742 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Support Genix, published on 18 Apr 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Support Genix.This issue affects Support Genix: from n/a through 1.2.3.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49742?

How do I fix CVE-2023-49742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49742 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-2023-49742 being exploited?