Short URL <= 1.6.7 - Missing Authorization via multiple AJAX functions

2023-07-31 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.6.8

Affected PluginShort URL

Affected Version<= 1.6.7

CVSS5.4Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Short URL 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 functions in versions up to, and including, 1.6.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers such as subscribers to validate, reset, and delete links.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.6.8, 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/dcd05142-9700-46a8-9ca6-f85e81dfee0d

CVSS Vector

5.4

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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