What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5525?

CVE-2023-5525 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: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-5525?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-5525. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded CVE-2023-5525

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-11-27 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Limit Login Attempts Reloaded

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 27, 2023 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the toggle_auto_update AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update. 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 Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The Limit Login Attempts Reloaded WordPress plugin before 2.25.26 is missing authorization on the toggle_auto_update AJAX action, allowing any user with a valid nonce to toggle the auto-update status of the plugin. Affected products include: Limitloginattempts Limit Login Attempts Reloaded. Version information: before 2.25.26.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.