Broken Link Checker Plugin up to 2.4.2 on WordPress moblc_auth_save_settings authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Broken Link Checker Plugin up to 2.4.2 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects the function moblc_auth_save_settings. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-46082. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Broken Link Checker Plugin up to 2.4.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function moblc_auth_save_settings. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cyberlord92 Broken Link Checker | Finder allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Broken Link Checker | Finder: from n/a through 2.4.2.

The weakness was released 10/19/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-46082 since 10/16/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/02/2025).

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/16/2023 🔍
10/19/2023 +3 days 🔍
10/19/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/02/2025 +441 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-46082 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-46082
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-242971

Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2023 21:17
Updated: 01/02/2025 14:36
Changes: 10/19/2023 21:17 (37), 01/02/2025 14:36 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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