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A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WP Data Access plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 5.3.7) due to missing authorization checks in the multiple_roles_update function. Authenticated users with minimal permissions (e.g., subscribers) can exploit this by supplying the 'wpda_role[]' parameter during a profile update, allowing them to escalate their privileges if the 'Enable role management' setting is enabled.
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This repository contains a Python exploit script (cve20231874.py) targeting CVE-2023-1874, a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WP Data Access plugin for WordPress (versions 5.3.7 and earlier). The exploit works by logging in as a low-privileged user and sending a specially crafted POST request to the profile update endpoint (wp-admin/profile.php), abusing the 'wpda_role[]' parameter to escalate the user's privileges. The script requires the attacker to provide the target's address, port, WordPress path, and valid user credentials. The README provides background on the vulnerability, usage instructions, and references. The main code file handles argument parsing, session management, login, and the privilege escalation attack. The exploit is operational and demonstrates the vulnerability, but does not include post-exploitation payloads beyond privilege escalation. No hardcoded endpoints are present; the script constructs target URLs based on user input.
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