CVE-2023-37865 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-37865: WordPress IP2Location Country Blocker plugin <= 2.29.1 - IP Bypass Vulnerability vulnerability

Vendor Ip2Location
Product Download IP2Location Country Blocker
Weakness CWE-290
Published June 4, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in IP2Location Download IP2Location Country Blocker allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Download IP2Location Country Blocker: from n/a through 2.29.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify plugin settings over the network. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of requests, enabling attackers to alter configuration without proper authorization checks. This could lead to unauthorized changes to country blocking rules or other plugin functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin settings and configuration without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can change country blocking rules or disable the plugin's protection without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 4, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated