CVE-2023-2764
MEDIUM
Published Jun 9, 20233y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
4.3 CVSS 3.1
Published Jun 9, 2023 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
Description
The Draw Attention plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_featured_image function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change the featured image of arbitrary posts with an image that exists in the media library.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low
Availability None
Threat Intelligence
No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-862 Missing Authorization Authorization
Affected Products 1
| Vendor | Product | Version | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| nsqua | draw_attention | * | ≤2.0.11 |
References 3
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/draw-attention/trunk/public/includes/lib/drag-drop-featured-image/index.php#L500
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2917528/
- wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18530601-a294-448c-a1b2-c3995f9042ac?source=cve
Remediation
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/draw-attention/trunk/public/includes/lib/drag-drop-featured-image/index.php#L500
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2917528/