Better Font Awesome <= 2.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Options Update
2022-08-26 00:00
AnonymousStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Better Font Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_options function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.2, 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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