Contextual Related Posts <= 3.3.1 - Missing Authorization in crp_ajax_clearcache

2023-02-20 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.3.2

Affected PluginContextual Related Posts

Affected Version<= 3.3.1

CVSS4.3Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Contextual Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the crp_ajax_clearcache function in versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to clear the Contextual Related Posts cache.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.3.2, 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.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37b5fcfd-654b-4151-9494-551799464c7c

CVSS Vector

4.3

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

Base

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

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