MoveTo <= 6.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Options Update

2024-02-12 00:00
Dave Jong

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The moveto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on a function in all versions up to, and including, 6.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, potentially leading to site takeover.

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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