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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Contest Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 24.0.7. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Contest Gallery contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The flaw requires no special setup and can be exploited remotely over the network. All versions up to 24.0.7 are affected. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal data, deface galleries, or take the site offline without needing a user account.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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