Vulnerability · Published Jul 10, 2023 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2023-3076MStore API < 3.9.9 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in MStore API from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.2% (higher than 82% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)2.2%top 17.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
The MStore API WordPress plugin before 3.9.9 does not prevent visitors from creating user accounts with the role of their choice via their wholesale REST API endpoint. This is only exploitable if the site owner paid to access the plugin's pro features.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MStore API | 0 – before 3.9.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ac662436-29d7-4ea6-84e1-f9e229b44f5b exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description