Featured Image from URL <= 2.7.7 - Missing Authorization on REST API routes

2019-12-24 00:00
Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 2.7.8
Affected Version<= 2.7.7
CVSS7.3High
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The Feature Image from URL plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on REST routes in versions up to, and including, 2.7.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access the vulnerable endpoints.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.7.8, 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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