WP Meteor Page Speed Optimization Topping <= 3.1.4 -Missing Authorization to Notice Dismissal

2023-03-03 00:00
Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 3.1.5
Affected Version<= 3.1.4
CVSS4.3Medium
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The WP Meteor Page Speed Optimization Topping plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized admin notice dismissal due to a missing capability check on the processAjaxNoticeDismiss function in versions up to, and including, 3.1.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber level access to dismiss administrative notices.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.1.5, 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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