Groups <= 3.7.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Group Join
Vulnerability Description
The Groups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.0 via the 'group_id' parameter of the group_join function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to register for groups other than ones set in the shortcode.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Angus Girvan
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d0f6d28a-d5ca-4700-bc61-f2dd20f06fcf?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groups/trunk/lib/views/class-groups-shortcodes.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3387846%40groups&new=3387846%40groups&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Affected Vendor
itthinx
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