MultiVendorX <= 4.0.25 - Improper Authorization on REST Routes via 'save_settings_permission'

2023-09-12 00:00
Anonymous

Vulnerability Overview

The MultiVendorX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to an improper capability check on the 'save_settings_permission' function for the REST routes instantiated by the 'mvx_rest_routes_react_module' function versions up to, and including, 4.0.25. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create, update, and delete vendors, retrieve sensitive information, and modify plugin settings.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.0.26, 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

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