iThemes Security <= 5.3.5 - Missing Capabilities Check

2016-04-25 00:00
Julio Potier

Vulnerability Overview

The iThemes Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_itsec_file_change_warning_ajax function in versions up to, and including, 5.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to perform administrative actions.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 5.3.6, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

External References

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