Export to Text <= 2.4 - Unauthenticated Post Export
Strategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Export to Text plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated post exporting due to a missing capability check on the sre2t_ajax() AJAX function and the export_to_text_download() function hooked via wp_loaded in versions up to, and including 2.4. This makes it possible for attackers to retrieve potentially sensitive information within posts.
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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