CVE-2023-30490
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Easing Slider WordPress plugin that allows unauthorized users to reset plugin settings. Attackers can exploit incorrectly configured access controls to modify slider configurations without proper authentication. All WordPress sites using Easing Slider versions up to 3.0.8 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Easing Slider 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 reset all plugin settings, potentially breaking website functionality, injecting malicious content into sliders, or disrupting site operations.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users modify slider settings, causing display issues or injecting unwanted content that could redirect users or display malicious advertisements.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization controls, only authenticated administrators can modify plugin settings, preventing unauthorized changes.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to reset plugin settings via specific endpoints without proper authorization checks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.0.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Easing Slider and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 3.0.9+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate Easing Slider plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate easing-slider
Restrict Access
linuxUse web application firewall to block requests to vulnerable plugin endpoints
# Add to .htaccess: RewriteRule ^wp-content/plugins/easing-slider/.* - [F,L]
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access WordPress admin functionality
- Monitor plugin settings changes and implement alerting for unauthorized modifications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Easing Slider version. If version is 3.0.8 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get easing-slider --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 3.0.9 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- POST requests to easing-slider plugin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Plugin settings reset logs without corresponding admin user activity
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/easing-slider/ endpoints
- Traffic to plugin admin functions from non-admin IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "easing-slider" AND ("reset" OR "settings" OR "update") AND NOT user="admin"