VDB-243081 · CVE-2023-45104 · GCVE-0-2023-45104

BetterLinks Plugin up to 1.6.0 on WordPress Import/Export improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in BetterLinks Plugin up to 1.6.0 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Import/Export. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-45104. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in BetterLinks Plugin up to 1.6.0 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This affects some unknown processing of the component Import/Export. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs 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:

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper BetterLinks allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BetterLinks: from n/a through 1.6.0.

The weakness was released 10/20/2023. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-45104 since 10/04/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

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

BetterLinks Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/04/2023 🔍
10/20/2023 +16 days 🔍
10/20/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2026 +827 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-45104 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45104
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243081

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2023 21:34
Updated: 01/24/2026 04:22
Changes: 10/20/2023 21:34 (38), 01/02/2025 13:38 (27), 01/24/2026 04:22 (12)
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