CVE-2023-6700
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
29.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Cookie Information | Free GDPR Consent Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handler in versions up to, and including, 2.0.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to edit arbitrary site options which can be used to create administrator accounts.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-02-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-6700?
The Cookie Information | Free GDPR Consent Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing capability check on its AJAX request handler in versions up to, and including, 2.0.22. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access or higher, to edit arbitrary site options which can be used to create administrator accounts.
Is CVE-2023-6700 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6700 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 29.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6700?
CVE-2023-6700 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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