CVE-2023-23975
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization controls in the Quick Event Manager WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying data they shouldn't have permission to. It affects all WordPress sites running Quick Event Manager versions up to 9.7.4.
💻 Affected Systems
- Fullworks Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify or delete events, access sensitive event attendee information, or manipulate plugin settings to disrupt event management functionality.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or edit event details they shouldn't have access to, potentially exposing private event information or allowing event manipulation.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication mechanisms in place, the impact would be limited to minor information disclosure or configuration changes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access to the WordPress site but doesn't require administrative privileges. Attackers with subscriber or higher roles could potentially exploit this.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 9.7.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/quick-event-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-quick-event-manager-plugin-9-7-4-broken-access-control
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Quick Event Manager and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 9.7.5+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Quick Event Manager plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate quick-event-manager
Restrict Access
allUse WordPress roles and capabilities to restrict access to event management functions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls and audit all user permissions
- Monitor plugin activity logs for unauthorized access attempts to event management functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Quick Event Manager version. If version is 9.7.4 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get quick-event-manager --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify Quick Event Manager version is 9.7.5 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with event-related actions
- User role escalation attempts in WordPress logs
- Unexpected modifications to event data
Network Indicators:
- Unusual patterns of admin-ajax.php requests from non-admin users
- Multiple failed authorization attempts followed by successful event modifications
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("admin-ajax.php" AND "action=quick_event_" AND NOT user_role="administrator")