CVE-2023-51483CWE-269

WordPress WP Frontend Profile plugin <= 1.3.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerous oversight in Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile could let attackers escalate their privileges and take over accounts like a bouncer who just decided to let in anyone! 🔥 Think of it like a theme park where the security staff has forgotten their IDs — suddenly, anyone can access the VIP area and enjoy top-notch rides without the entry fees. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users elevate their permissions and access sensitive features. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain administrative access, potentially compromising the entire site. This means they could change settings, delete content, or even siphon off sensitive user data, leading to devastating consequences for both site owners and users.

Put simply

Think of it like a theme park where the security staff has forgotten their IDs — suddenly, anyone can access the VIP area and enjoy top-notch rides without the entry fees. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users elevate their permissions and access sensitive features. This improper privilege management flaw in WP Frontend Profile allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges beyond what they should have, exposing sensitive functionalities that should be restricted.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain administrative access, potentially compromising the entire site. This means they could change settings, delete content, or even siphon off sensitive user data, leading to devastating consequences for both site owners and users. Update WP Frontend Profile to version 1.3.2 or later immediately. Review user permissions to ensure appropriate access levels are enforced. Consider implementing strict access controls to prevent future issues. You've got this! Fix this vulnerability, and you'll be one step closer to superhero status in the security realm! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00542 · 44.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2024-05-17T08:44Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 08:44Z
    WordPress WP Frontend Profile plugin <= 1.3.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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