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CVE-2023-3459

7.2 · HIGH

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via a…

Published Jul 18, 2023CWE-863EPSS 0.93%

Overview

CVE-2023-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Export and Import Users and Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'hf_update_customer' function called via an AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level permissions to change user passwords and potentially take over administrator accounts.

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/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce/tags/2.4.1/admin/modules/user/import/import.php#L446Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce#file201Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb71-9acbab3649b7?source=cveRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce/tags/2.4.1/admin/modules/user/import/import.php#L446Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938705/users-customers-import-export-for-wp-woocommerce#file201Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/47337214-9cc3-4b12-bb71-9acbab3649b7?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3459?

CVE-2023-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-3459?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-3459?

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-2023-3459?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-3459 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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