Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.27 - Authenticated Settings Reset via reset-cmb Parameter

2019-06-21 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.0.27.1

Affected PluginRank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings

Affected Version< 1.0.27.1

CVSS6.5Medium

CVECVE-2019-14786

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Vulnerability Overview

The Rank Math SEO plugin 1.0.27 for WordPress allows non-admin users to reset the settings via the wp-admin/admin-post.php reset-cmb parameter.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.0.27.1, 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.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-14786 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1be68c82-c22c-4d45-8c7f-a7aa21fe3ddf

CVSS Vector

6.5

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

Base

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

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