CVE-2023-2449: Userproplugin Userpro SQL injection (CVSS 9.8)

Description

The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized password resets in versions up to, and including 5.1.1. This is due to the plugin using native password reset functionality, with insufficient validation on the password reset function (userpro_process_form). The function uses the plaintext value of a password reset key instead of a hashed value which means it can easily be retrieved and subsequently used. An attacker can leverage CVE-2023-2448 and CVE-2023-2446, or another vulnerability like SQL Injection in another plugin or theme installed on the site to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Userproplugin Userpro≤ 5.1.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175871/WordPress-UserPro-5.1.x-Password-Reset-Authentication-Bypass-Escalation.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681Product
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de9be7bc-4f8a-4393-8ebb-1b1f141b7585?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Related CVEs

Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-2449 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-2449 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.89%.

How severe is CVE-2023-2449?

CVE-2023-2449 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-2449?

Affected products include Userproplugin Userpro.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2449?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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