What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Felix Welberg Extended Post Status allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Extended Post Status: from n/a through 1.0.19.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Extended Post Status versions up to 1.0.19 lack proper authorization checks on certain functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can read sensitive data or modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires valid site credentials but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify post data and settings without proper permission checks.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access or alter post content and metadata beyond their assigned role.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated