UserPro <= 4.9.27 - Privilege Escalation

2018-09-10 00:00
Noman Riffat

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 4.9.27. This makes it possible for attackers to register with an administrative role and perform otherwise restricted actions.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.9.28, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

External References

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