WPGetAPI 2.1.0 - 2.2.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update
2023-10-02 00:00
AnonymousStrategic Overview
StatusPatched in 2.2.2
Affected PluginWPGet API – Connect to any external REST API
Affected Version
2.1.0 – < 2.2.2CVSS6.3Medium
CVE
N/AVulnerability Overview
The WPGetAPI plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the import_endpoints() function in versions 2.1.0 - 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options which can be leveraged for privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.2.2, 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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