CVE-2023-40334 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40334: WordPress HUSKY plugin <= 1.3.4.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Realmag777
Product HUSKY
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 RealMag777 HUSKY woocommerce-products-filter allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HUSKY: from n/a through <= 1.3.4.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

HUSKY versions up to 1.3.4.2 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can alter content or settings without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects the integrity of the application but does not expose sensitive information or cause service disruption.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized changes to site data or configuration by low-privilege users; data integrity at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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