CVE-2023-38477 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38477: WordPress QR code MeCard/vCard generator plugin <= 1.6.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Stanislav Kuznetsov
Product QR code MeCard/vCard generator
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Stanislav Kuznetsov QR code MeCard/vCard generator allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects QR code MeCard/vCard generator: from n/a through 1.6.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The QR code MeCard/vCard generator through version 1.6.0 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with low-level account privileges can alter records without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data belonging to other users or restricted records without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter QR code records and vCard data, compromising data integrity and trust.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the system; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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