CVE-2023-6565: infinitewp client — Fix

Description

The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.3 via the multi-call backup option. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from a temporary SQL file via repeated GET requests during the limited time window of the backup process.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
revmakx	infinitewp_client	< 1.12.3.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3007309/iwp-client https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3007309/iwp-client

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2fdc32a4-adf8-4174-924b-5d0b763d010c?source=cve https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2fdc32a4-adf8-4174-924b-5d0b763d010c?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6565? +

The InfiniteWP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.3 via the multi-call backup option. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data from a temporary SQL file via repeated GET requests during the limited time window of the backup process. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-6565? +

CVE-2023-6565 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6565? +

CVE-2023-6565 affects products from revmakx, specifically: infinitewp_client. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6565? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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