OptinMonster <= 2.12.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Information Disclosure via Shortcode

2023-03-03 00:00
Erwan LR

Vulnerability Overview

The OptinMonster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to insufficient post type validation on the 'prepare_campaign' function in versions up to 2.12.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access, and above, to access potentially sensitive information due to lack of protections and information restrictions that let campaign information or even private post and content information to be leaked.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.12.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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