TH Advance Product Search <= 1.1.4 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Reset

2022-09-27 00:00
Rasi Afeef

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The Advance Product Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the set_defaults function accessible via an init action in versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset the plugin's settings.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.1.5, 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

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