NitroPack <= 1.9.2 - Missing Authorization via multiple AJAX functions

2023-11-07 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.10.0

Affected PluginNitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization

Affected Version< 1.10.0

CVSS6.3Medium

CVEN/A

View all NitroPack – Performance, Page Speed & Cache Plugin for Core Web Vitals, CDN & Image Optimization vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The NitroPack – Cache & Speed Optimization for Core Web Vitals, Defer CSS & JavaScript, Lazy load Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to a missing capability check on multiple AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to perform actions such as clearing cache, dismiss admin notifications, or enabling safe mode.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.10.0, 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

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fb6f4b0b-25b8-4dcd-b002-293ce8ab307e

CVSS Vector

6.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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