WP User Switch <= 1.1.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
Strategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The WP User Switch plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a users permissions before allowing them to switch to another user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain access to higher privileged user accounts.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- 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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