Consensu.io <= 1.0.3 - Missing Authorization via update_config_db()

2023-11-23 00:00
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Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The Consensu.io plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_config_db() function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's setting.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.0.4, 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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