CVE-2023-51477 WordPress BuddyBoss Theme theme <= 2.4.60 - Unauth. Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

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.

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