CVE-2023-40332 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40332: WordPress WP-PostRatings plugin <= 1.91 - Rating limit Bypass vulnerability

Vendor Lester ‘Gamerz’ Chan
Product WP-PostRatings
Weakness CWE-799
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

Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability in Lester ‘GaMerZ’ Chan WP-PostRatings allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects WP-PostRatings: from n/a through 1.91.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP-PostRatings versions up to 1.91 contain an integrity vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data via the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and has a CVSS score of 5.3. Site administrators should update to version 1.91.2 or later to remediate the issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify plugin data or settings without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Post ratings, voting data, or plugin settings could be altered by unauthorized users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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