Directorist Plugin up to 7.5.4 on WordPress listing_task resource injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Directorist Plugin up to 7.5.4 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function listing_task. Performing a manipulation results in resource injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-1889. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Directorist Plugin up to 7.5.4 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function listing_task. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-99. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Directorist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions up to, and including, 7.5.4. This is due to improper validation and authorization checks within the listing_task function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary posts. Please note CVE-2023-35052 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.

The weakness was released 06/02/2023. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-1889 since 04/05/2023. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

Directorist Plugin

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource injection
CWE: CWE-99
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

04/05/2023 🔍
06/02/2023 +58 days 🔍
06/02/2023 +0 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2920100
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-1889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-230541
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2023 12:34
Updated: 04/10/2026 01:05
Changes: 06/02/2023 12:34 (37), 06/29/2023 09:55 (2), 06/29/2023 09:56 (12), 06/26/2024 00:26 (22), 04/10/2026 01:05 (13)
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