Alphabetic Pagination <= 3.0.7 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Update
2022-08-25 00:00
AnonymousStrategic Overview
StatusPatched in 3.0.8
Affected PluginAlphabetic Pagination
Affected Version
<= 3.0.7CVSS9.1Critical
CVE
N/AVulnerability Overview
The Alphabetic Pagination plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the api_update_settings function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers update settings not limited to those of the plugin.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.0.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
External References
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