CVE-2023-3325
CVE-2023-3325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmscommander Cms Commander with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-345
- Affected product: Cmscommander Cms Commander
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The CMS Commander plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to the use of an insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'cmsc_add_site' function in versions up to, and including, 2.287. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to the plugin to change the '_cmsc_public_key' in the plugin config, providing access to the plugin's remote control functionalities, such as creating an admin access URL, which can be used for privilege escalation. This can only be exploited if the plugin has not been configured yet, however, if combined with another arbitrary plugin installation and activation vulnerability, the impact can be severe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-3325?
- The CMS Commander plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to the use of an insufficiently unique cryptographic signature on the 'cmsc_add_site' function in versions up to, and including, 2.287. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to the plugin to change the '_cmsc_public_key' in the plugin config, providing access to the plugin's remote control functionalities, such as creating an admin access URL, which can be used for privilege escalation. This can only be exploited if the plugin has not been configured yet, however, if combined with another arbitrary plugin installation and activation vulnerability, the impact can be severe.
- How severe is CVE-2023-3325?
- CVE-2023-3325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-3325 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-3325?
- CVE-2023-3325 affects Cmscommander Cms Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-3325?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-3325 published?
- CVE-2023-3325 was published on 2023-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cms-commander-client/tags/2.287/init.php#L88
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2927811/cms-commander-client
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca37d453-9f9a-46b2-a17f-65a16e3e2ed1?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmscommander:cms_commander:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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