Modal Survey < 2.0.1.8.2 - Authorization Bypass

2021-01-08 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0.1.8.2

Affected PluginModal Survey - WordPress Poll, Survey & Quiz Plugin

Affected Version< 2.0.1.8.2

CVSS7.5High

CVEN/A

View all Modal Survey - WordPress Poll, Survey & Quiz Plugin vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The Modal Survey Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Survey Update, Deletion and Creation in versions before 2.0.1.8.2 via the 'ajax_survey' AJAX action due to lacking capability checks. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create, update, or delete arbitrary surveys.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.1.8.2, 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/d0215e53-0394-4845-93e4-463cd5642fb3

CVSS Vector

7.5

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

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