WPML <= 4.5.10 - Missing Authorization to Settings Change

2022-11-09 00:00

Dave Jong

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 4.5.11

Affected PluginWPML Multilingual CMS

Affected Version<= 4.5.10

CVSS4.3Medium

CVECVE-2022-38461

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Vulnerability Overview

The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization checks in versions up to, and including, 4.5.10. This is due to improper access controls on authorization for user controls. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to perform plugin settings changes. This means allows the change of the language for legacy widgets, and the default behaviors for media content.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.5.11, 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-2022-38461 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de62020b-5803-4ea7-89a1-24e5a512f2f3

CVSS Vector

4.3

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

Base

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

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