Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-6598
The SpeedyCache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the speedycache_save_varniship, speedycache_img_update_settings, speedycache_preloading_add_settings, and speedycache_preloading_delete_resource functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options.
Products affected by CVE-2023-6598
- cpe:2.3:a:softaculous:speedycache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-6598
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 20 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-6598
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST | 2024-01-17 |
|
4.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
Wordfence | 2024-01-11 |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-6598
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The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-6598
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3010577/speedycache
429 Too Many RequestsPatch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/db8cfdba-f3b2-45dc-9be7-6f6374fd5f39?source=cve
SpeedyCache <= 1.1.3 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Options UpdateThird Party Advisory
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