Helpful <= 4.5.14 - Authorization Bypass to Repeat Voting

2022-08-16 00:00
Suriya Prakash

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 4.5.15
Affected PluginHelpful
Affected Version<= 4.5.14
CVSS4.3Medium
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The Helpful plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to repeat voting in versions up to, and including, 4.5.14 due to insufficient voting verification/authorization. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to vote more than once in polls created with the plugin.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.5.15, 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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