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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WOLF – WordPress Posts Bulk Editor and Manager Professional plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification or loss of data due to a missing capability check on the wpbe_create_new_term, wpbe_update_tax_term, and wpbe_delete_tax_term functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to create, delete or modify taxonomy terms.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The WOLF WordPress plugin through version 1.0.8.1 lacks proper authorization checks on certain administrative functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify post data without the necessary permissions. The vulnerability requires an active WordPress account but no special interaction from the victim.
What an attacker can do
Modify post content and metadata without having the required WordPress capabilities.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter published posts, pages, or custom post types, potentially defacing content or injecting malicious material.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
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