Broken Link Checker | Finder <= 2.4.2 - Missing Authorization via moblc_auth_save_settings

2023-10-16 00:00

Abdi Pranata

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.5.0

Affected PluginBroken Link Checker | Finder

Affected Version<= 2.4.2

CVSS5.3Medium

CVECVE-2023-46082

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Vulnerability Overview

The Broken Link Checker | Finder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to modification of data due to a missing capability check on the moblc_auth_save_settings function in versions up to, and including, 2.4.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to dismiss admin notifications

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.5.0, 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

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-46082 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e4383f41-bd08-4fab-9491-4cf9f7326300

CVSS Vector

5.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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