WP Shamsi <= 4.1.1 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Update

2022-09-05 00:00
Muhammad Daffa

Vulnerability Overview

The WP Shamsi plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check when saving plugin settings in versions up to, and including, 4.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's options and active a pro license.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.2.0, 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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