Appsero <= 2.0.0 - Missing Authorization via handle_optin_optout

2024-04-11 00:00
Dhabaleshwar Das

Vulnerability Overview

The Appsero analytics tool used in several plugins is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt-in or opt-out of tracking. This was patched in version 2.0.1 of Appsero with a nonce check.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- 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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