CVE-2023-25959
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apollo13Themes Apollo13 Framework Extensions WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls. It affects all versions up to 1.8.10, potentially enabling unauthorized actions on WordPress sites using this plugin.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apollo13 Framework Extensions 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 plugin settings, inject malicious content, or perform administrative actions without authentication, potentially leading to site compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify theme settings, change site configurations, or access restricted plugin functionality they shouldn't have access to.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization checks, only authenticated users with appropriate permissions could access plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.8.10
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins
3. Find 'Apollo13 Framework Extensions'
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update appears, manually download latest version from WordPress.org
6. Deactivate, delete old version, upload new version
7. Reactivate plugin
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate apollo13-framework-extensions
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall rules to block access to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the WordPress admin interface
- Enable detailed logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to plugin functionality
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Apollo13 Framework Extensions' version 1.8.10 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get apollo13-framework-extensions --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is higher than 1.8.10 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Unexpected changes to theme/plugin settings by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/ from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("apollo13-framework-extensions" OR "apollo13") AND (status=200 OR status=302) AND user_role!=administrator