WP Word Count Plugin up to 3.2.4 on WordPress calculate_statistics authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WP Word Count Plugin up to 3.2.4 on WordPress and classified as critical. The affected element is the function calculate_statistics. This manipulation causes authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-46628. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Word Count Plugin up to 3.2.4 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function calculate_statistics. 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 RedLettuce Plugins WP Word Count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Word Count: from n/a through 3.2.4.

The weakness was shared 10/28/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-46628 since 10/24/2023. 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 03/21/2025).

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: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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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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Timelineinfo

10/24/2023 🔍
10/28/2023 +4 days 🔍
10/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/21/2025 +510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-46628 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-46628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243799

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2023 08:29
Updated: 03/21/2025 19:12
Changes: 10/28/2023 08:29 (37), 01/02/2025 15:37 (27), 03/21/2025 19:12 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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