CVE-2023-3998

Summary

CVE-2023-3998 is a vulnerability affecting the wpDiscuz plugin used in WordPress sites. The issue lies in the userRate function, which lacks sufficient authorization checks. Consequently, unauthenticated attackers can manipulate post ratings by exploiting this vulnerability present in versions up to 7.6.3. This weakness poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using the wpDiscuz plugin, enabling unauthorized modification of data. It is crucial for WordPress users to update their plugin versions to mitigate this threat.

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