CVE-2023-5425
High
Description
The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pmdm_wp_change_user_meta and pmdm_wp_change_post_meta functions in versions up to, and including, 1.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to gain elevated (e.g., administrator) privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWpexpertplugins Post Meta Data Manager
PublishedOct 28, 2023
First seenOct 28, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization
How to fix
Update
- wpexpertplugins post_meta_data_manager1.2.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wpexpertplugins post_meta_data_manager | v < 1.2.1 | 1.2.1 |
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