XStore <= 9.3.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update
2024-04-25 00:00
Rafie MuhammadStrategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The XStore theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on a function in all versions up to, and including, 9.3.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options which can be used to achieve privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 9.3.9, 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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