CVE-2023-2704
CWE-288Published: May 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The BP Social Connect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.5. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Facebook login through the plugin. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
Risk Analysis
The BP Social Connect plugin for WordPress contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as any user, including administrators. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score and could lead to complete site compromise. It is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.
There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the BP Social Connect plugin to a version beyond 1.5. Review user logs for suspicious authentication activity.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2704 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2704 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts