What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Featured Post Creative allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Featured Post Creative: from n/a through 1.2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Featured Post Creative plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization check that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify post content. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.2.7. An attacker can send a network request to alter featured post data without needing to log in or interact with a site administrator. Site owners should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify featured post content on the site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter featured post data, potentially defacing content or injecting malicious information visible to site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated