What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in boldthemes Bold Timeline Lite bold-timeline-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Bold Timeline Lite: from n/a through <= 1.1.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Bold Timeline Lite versions up to 1.1.9 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify timeline data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter or create timeline entries without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires an active user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or create timeline entries without proper authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter timeline content, compromising data integrity and site credibility.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 2, 2025
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated