What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Portfolio and Projects allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Portfolio and Projects: from n/a through 1.3.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Portfolio and Projects plugin for WordPress fails to properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to project data. A logged-in user with low privileges can alter projects they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.3.7. Update to a version newer than 1.3.7 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or alter projects without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can change project content, potentially corrupting or defacing project data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated