VDB-227997 · CVE-2023-2280 · GCVE-0-2023-2280

WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.2.2 on WordPress Setting wdk_public_action authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.2.2 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function wdk_public_action of the component Setting Handler. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-2280. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WP Directory Kit Plugin up to 1.2.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This affects the function wdk_public_action of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_public' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete or change plugin settings, import demo data, delete Directory Kit related posts and terms, and install arbitrary plugins. A partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.0 and an additional partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.2, but the issue was not fully patched until 1.2.3.

The weakness was disclosed 05/04/2023. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-2280 since 04/25/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

WP Directory Kit Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/25/2023 🔍
05/04/2023 +9 days 🔍
05/04/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2026 +1072 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-2280 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2280
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227997

Entryinfo

Created: 05/04/2023 08:47
Updated: 04/10/2026 02:45
Changes: 05/04/2023 08:47 (38), 04/10/2026 02:45 (36)
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