CVE-2023-2557 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-2557: WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional <= 1.1.9 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Custom Drop-Down Currency Switcher Editing

Vendor Realmag777
Product WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

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

The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to edit an arbitrary custom drop-down currency switcher.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WPCS – WordPress Currency Switcher Professional plugin through version 1.1.9 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify plugin settings or data without the required permissions. This affects the integrity of currency configuration and site behavior.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege logged-in user can modify plugin settings or configuration without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter currency switcher settings, potentially disrupting pricing displays or site functionality for customers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with at least low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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