What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5352?

CVE-2023-5352 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5352?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5352. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Awesome Support CVE-2023-5352

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2023-11-06 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Awesome Support

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 06, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpas_edit_reply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission.

AnalysisAI

The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpas_edit_reply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not correctly authorize the wpas_edit_reply function, allowing users to edit posts for which they do not have permission. Affected products include: Getawesomesupport Awesome Support. Version information: before 6.1.5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.