CVE-2023-38385 HIGH

CVE-2023-38385: WordPress Jupiter X Core plugin <= 3.3.0 - Multiple Auth. Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Artbees
Product JupiterX Core
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Artbees JupiterX Core allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JupiterX Core: from 3.0.0 through 3.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

JupiterX Core versions 3.0.0 through 3.3.0 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify site content and settings they should not access. An attacker with a basic user account can change post data, settings, or other protected resources without additional verification. This affects any WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content, settings, and data beyond their assigned permissions using a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter posts, pages, and site configuration, potentially defacing content or breaking site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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