VDB-254867 · CVE-2023-7198 · GCVE-0-2023-7198

WP Dashboard Notes Plugin up to 1.0.10 on WordPress post_id authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in WP Dashboard Notes Plugin up to 1.0.10 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument post_id leads to authorization. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-7198. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Dashboard Notes Plugin up to 1.0.10 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument post_id with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-639. The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The WP Dashboard Notes WordPress plugin before 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data.

The weakness was disclosed 02/27/2024 by Pedro Cuco. It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-7198 since 01/02/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.0.11 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

WP Dashboard Notes Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-639 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WP Dashboard Notes Plugin 1.0.11

Timelineinfo

01/02/2024 🔍
02/27/2024 +56 days 🔍
02/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2025 +391 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Pedro Cuco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-7198 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-7198
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254867

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2024 10:07
Updated: 03/24/2025 21:27
Changes: 02/27/2024 10:07 (41), 03/24/2025 21:27 (16)
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