CVE-2023-0958 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-0958: Inisev Plugins (Various Versions) - Missing Authorization on handle_installation function

Vendor Inisev
Product Redirection
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published July 28, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Several plugins for WordPress by Inisev are vulnerable to unauthorized installation of plugins due to a missing capability check on the handle_installation function that is called via the inisev_installation AJAX aciton in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as subscribers, to install select plugins from Inisev on vulnerable sites. CVE-2023-38514 appears to be a duplicate of this vulnerability.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

July 28, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated