What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Max Chirkov Advanced Text Widget allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced Text Widget : from n/a through 2.1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Advanced Text Widget through version 2.1.2 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify widget content via network requests. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or special conditions. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.1.2 to prevent unauthorized content changes.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify widget content on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter widget text displayed to visitors without your knowledge or permission.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated