Shortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension <= 3.1.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary Options Update

2022-07-25 00:00

R3N0

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.2.0

Affected PluginShortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension

Affected Version<= 3.1.2

CVSS7.2High

CVECVE-2022-33970

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Vulnerability Overview

The "Shortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary options update in versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to modify arbitrary site options that can be used for complete site takeover.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.2.0, 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.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-33970 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/56439ae3-bdbc-4c57-abf4-8c94dea8c6f5

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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