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CVE-2023-2280

MEDIUM 5.3 CVSS 3.1
Published
June 9, 2023
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
security@wordfence.com
Weakness
CWE-862
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Description

The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_public' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete or change plugin settings, import demo data, delete Directory Kit related posts and terms, and install arbitrary plugins. A partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.0 and an additional partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.2, but the issue was not fully patched until 1.2.3.

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit — Up to and including 1.2.2
  • wpdirectorykit wp_directory_kit — Before 1.2.3

References

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249 Patch
  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907164/ Patch
  • www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/abb1a758-5c16-4841-b1c7-0705ab16b328?source=cve Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record