CVE-2023-52176 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-52176: WordPress Malware Scanner plugin <= 4.7.1 - IP Restriction Bypass vulnerability

Vendor Miniorange
Product Malware Scanner
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 Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in miniorange Malware Scanner allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Malware Scanner: from n/a through 4.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The miniOrange Malware Scanner plugin through version 4.7.1 exposes sensitive information to unauthenticated attackers over the network. An attacker can read non-critical data without needing to log in or interact with a site administrator. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication checks on certain endpoints. Update to a version newer than 4.7.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive information from the plugin without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access non-critical plugin data without a valid account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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