CVE-2023-2351 json
WP Directory Kit <= 1.2.3 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change/Delete, Demo Import, Directory Kit Deletion via wdk_admin_action
published 2023-06-13 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-33843
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.6%
- EPSS 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 50%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The WP Directory Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_admin' function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above to delete or change plugin settings, import demo data, delete Directory Kit related posts and terms, and install arbitrary plugins. A partial patch was introduced in version 1.2.0.
Patch / fix
- wpdirectorykit wp_directory_kit 1.2.4
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2905046%40wp… patch
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2905795%40wp… patch
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2907164%40wp… patch
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2917413%40wp… patch
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/50c5154c-1573-4c2b-85a1-a8… advisory
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 23 mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
Affected products
- wpdirectorykit WP Directory Kit
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
- Technology feeds
References
-
wordfence.com
/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/50c5154c-1573-4c2b-85a1-a89bdb22dc7d?source=cve
patch, third-party-advisory
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2905046%40wpdirectorykit&new=2905046%40wpdirectorykit&sfp_email
patch, release-notes
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2905795%40wpdirectorykit&new=2905795%40wpdirectorykit&sfp_email
patch, release-notes
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2907164%40wpdirectorykit&new=2907164%40wpdirectorykit&sfp_email
patch, release-notes
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2917413%40wpdirectorykit&new=2917413%40wpdirectorykit&sfp_email
patch, release-notes
-
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
/browser/wpdirectorykit/tags/1.1.8/public/class-wpdirectorykit-public.php#L249
exploit
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-2351
- NVD CVE-2023-2351
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.