WP Upload Restriction <= 2.2.4 - Missing Authorization Checks

2021-07-02 15:05

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.2.5

Affected PluginWP Upload Restriction

Affected Version<= 2.2.4

CVSS4.3Medium

CVECVE-2021-34626

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Vulnerability Overview

The WP Upload Restriction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the deleteCustomType function in versions up to, and including, 2.2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions to delete custom extensions that may have been added by site administrators.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.2.5, 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

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-34626 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/205a6972-b49f-4b6d-b0de-7a047d5ee496

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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