Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This affects WordPress sites running Premium Addons PRO through version 2.9.0. The issue is missing authorization, meaning a logged-in user may reach functionality they should not be allowed to use. The CVSS vector indicates the main business risk is service disruption, not data theft or tampering.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize externally reachable sites, sites allowing user registration, and business-critical sites where downtime matters. Do not assume active exploitation from the supplied evidence, but close exposure promptly once vendor guidance is confirmed.
Technical view
CVE-2023-37869 is a CWE-862 missing authorization flaw in Premium Addons PRO for WordPress, reported for versions through 2.9.0. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attackability, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress deployments with Premium Addons PRO installed at version 2.9.0 or earlier. The CVSS privileges-required value means an attacker likely needs an authenticated account, but sources do not define the exact role or vulnerable function.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public evidence here supports a medium-severity authenticated access-control issue with potential availability impact. Technical exploit details are not included in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Available public details identify missing authorization but do not include the vulnerable endpoint, required role, fixed version, or mitigation specifics. The CVSS vector indicates integrity and confidentiality are not impacted, while availability is high impact. Further validation should stay within authorized environments.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Premium Addons PRO installations.
- Identify and prioritize sites running version 2.9.0 or earlier.
- Check Premium Addons and Patchstack guidance for a confirmed fixed version.
- Update or disable the plugin according to vendor guidance.
- Restrict WordPress account creation and plugin-related privileges.
- Monitor affected sites for availability anomalies.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Premium Addons PRO versions on all WordPress sites.
- Review WordPress user roles with access to plugin functionality.
- Verify whether vendor or Patchstack guidance names a fixed release.
- Check web and application logs for suspicious authenticated plugin activity.
- Validate in staging that unauthorized roles cannot access protected plugin actions.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.