CVE-2023-30783
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Smart WooCommerce Search WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. Attackers could potentially access functionality intended only for authorized users. This affects all WordPress sites running Smart WooCommerce Search versions up to and including 2.5.0.
💻 Affected Systems
- Smart WooCommerce Search 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
Unauthorized users could access administrative functions, modify search settings, or potentially access sensitive WooCommerce data depending on plugin capabilities.
Likely Case
Attackers could modify search functionality settings, potentially affecting store operations or accessing limited administrative features.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, only authorized administrators can access plugin functionality, preventing unauthorized changes.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires identifying vulnerable endpoints and understanding plugin functionality.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Smart WooCommerce Search. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate smart-woocommerce-search
Restrict Admin Access
linuxImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
Add to .htaccess: Order Deny,Allow\nDeny from all\nAllow from 192.168.1.0/24
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
- Monitor for unusual access patterns to plugin-specific URLs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Smart WooCommerce Search versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get smart-woocommerce-search --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.5.1 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-admin/admin.php?page=smart-woocommerce-search
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by plugin endpoint access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin-specific admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
- Unusual POST requests to search-related endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin.php" AND query_string="page=smart-woocommerce-search") AND NOT user_role="administrator"