Rank Math SEO <= 1.0.42.1 - Missing Authorization

2020-04-18 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.0.42.2

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

Affected Version< 1.0.42.2

CVSS5.4Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Rank Math SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing access controls on its "disable competitor plugins" functionality in versions up to, and including, 1.0.42.1. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to disable other SEO or sitemap plugins on the site.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.0.42.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/138e0a38-c922-44d1-9fe6-2439ec32cf39

CVSS Vector

5.4

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

Base

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

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