Custom Field Suite <= 2.4 - Missing Authorization

2015-03-12 00:00

James Golovich

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.4.1

Affected PluginCustom Field Suite

Affected Version<= 2.4

CVSS6.3Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Custom Field Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks in the ajax_handler() function in versions up to, and including, 2.4.1 This makes it possible for unauthorized attackers to access and execute otherwise restricted AJAX actions, such as importing and exporting custom fields.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.4.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs 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/0793a054-b213-4519-bc30-ce835979248b

CVSS Vector

6.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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