// For flags

CVE-2023-23655

MainWP Code Snippets Extension <= 4.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change

Severity Score

6.4
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The MainWP Code Snippets Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2 due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change the plugin's settings.

*Credits: Dave Jong
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-01-17 CVE Published
  • 2024-01-22 CVE Updated
  • ---------- CVE Reserved
  • ---------- EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-862: Missing Authorization
CAPEC
References (0)
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URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Mainwp Code Snippets Extension
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Mainwp Code Snippets Extension
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>= 0.0.0 <= 4.0.2
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Affected