Catch Web Tools <= 2.7.0 - Missing Authorization
2022-01-24 00:00
Jan w OlejuStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Catch Web Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the catchwebtools_catchids_switch AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 2.7.0. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to active or deactivate catch IDs.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.7.1, 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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