CVE-2023-51477 WordPress BuddyBoss Theme theme <= 2.4.60 - Unauth. Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can arbitrarily change WordPress settings due to improper authentication in the BuddyBoss Theme.
- 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-2023-51477?
CVE-2023-51477 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in BuddyBoss Theme, published on 24 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Authentication vulnerability in BUDDYBOSS DMCC BuddyBoss Theme allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects BuddyBoss Theme: from n/a through 2.4.60.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51477?
How do I fix CVE-2023-51477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51477 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-2023-51477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51477 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rw4h-rxmp-j7hg.