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CVE-2023-3325

8.1 · HIGH

The CMS Commander plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to the use of an insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'cmsc_add_site' function in versions up to, an…

Published Jun 20, 2023CWE-345EPSS 0.55%

Overview

CVE-2023-3325 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The CMS Commander plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to the use of an insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'cmsc_add_site' function in versions up to, and including, 2.287. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to the plugin to change the '_cmsc_public_key' in the plugin config, providing access to the plugin's remote control functionalities, such as creating an admin access URL, which can be used for privilege escalation. This can only be exploited if the plugin has not been configured yet, however, if combined with another arbitrary plugin installation and activation vulnerability, the impact can be severe.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cms-commander-client/tags/2.287/init.php#L88Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2927811/cms-commander-clientRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca37d453-9f9a-46b2-a17f-65a16e3e2ed1?source=cveRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cms-commander-client/tags/2.287/init.php#L88Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2927811/cms-commander-clientRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca37d453-9f9a-46b2-a17f-65a16e3e2ed1?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3325?

CVE-2023-3325 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 20, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-3325?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-3325?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-3325?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-3325 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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