CVE-2023-32293
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authorization controls in the WRC Pricing Tables WordPress plugin, potentially accessing or modifying pricing table data without proper permissions. All WordPress sites using WRC Pricing Tables versions up to 2.3.7 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Realwebcare WRC Pricing Tables 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 pricing tables to display incorrect prices, potentially causing financial loss or business disruption through manipulated pricing information.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could view or modify pricing table configurations, potentially altering displayed prices or accessing sensitive pricing structures.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls, only authorized administrators can manage pricing tables, preventing unauthorized modifications.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but can be performed by users with minimal privileges due to broken access control.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find WRC Pricing Tables
4. Click 'Update Now' if update available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install fresh version 2.3.8+ from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Plugin Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable plugin until patched version can be installed
wp plugin deactivate wrc-pricing-tables
Access Restriction via .htaccess
linuxRestrict access to plugin files via web server configuration
# Add to .htaccess in WordPress root:
<FilesMatch "wrc-pricing-tables\.php">
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the WRC Pricing Tables plugin completely and use alternative pricing table solutions
- Implement strict user role management and audit all user accounts with plugin access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for WRC Pricing Tables version 2.3.7 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get wrc-pricing-tables --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.3.8 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with wrc_pricing_tables actions
- Multiple failed authorization attempts for pricing table management functions
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to WordPress admin-ajax endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters CONTAINS "wrc_pricing_tables") AND user_role!="administrator"