Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-51500 affects the WordPress Uncode Core plugin through version 2.8.8. A missing authorization check can let an authenticated, low-privileged user delete files they should not control, potentially breaking the site or disrupting service.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress availability risk, especially for public sites with user registration or many editors. It is not confirmed as exploited, but the impact can be disruptive if an authenticated account is abused.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Undsgn Uncode Core. CVSS 3.1 is 7.7 high: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high availability impact. The source bundle identifies arbitrary file deletion, not data theft or code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Uncode Core version 2.8.8 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or numerous authenticated user accounts exist. The provided sources do not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a logged-in low-privileged user but no victim interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise: the bundle identifies missing authorization and arbitrary file deletion through version 2.8.8. It does not provide exploit status, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed release. Avoid assuming broader impact beyond WordPress Uncode Core.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Uncode Core and record plugin versions.
- Prioritize sites running Uncode Core 2.8.8 or earlier.
- Check Undsgn and Patchstack guidance for the fixed version or official workaround.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress user accounts until remediation is complete.
- Back up site files before applying any plugin change.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Uncode Core is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed plugin version is newer than the affected range.
- Review WordPress user roles for unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Check web and WordPress logs for suspicious authenticated file-management activity.
- Validate site availability after remediation or plugin removal.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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:C/C:N/I:N/A:H3.14Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.7HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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.