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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-2434
CVE-2023-2434:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Nested Pages plugin for WordPress was found to contain a vulnerability (CVE-2023-2434) related to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'reset' function. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 31, 2023, affecting versions up to 3.2.3 of the plugin (NVD, Wordfence).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing authorization check in the plugin's settings reset functionality. This security flaw exists in the ResetSettings.php file, specifically around line 12, where proper capability verification was not implemented (WordPress Trac).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized loss of data through the plugin's reset functionality, potentially affecting the configuration and content managed by the Nested Pages plugin (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Website administrators are advised to update to a version newer than 3.2.3 of the Nested Pages plugin, which contains the security fix for this vulnerability (Wordfence).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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