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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 AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the adforest_reset_password() function. 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
AdForest versions up to 5.1.6 contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the site without any user interaction. The vulnerability is in how the application handles requests, exposing critical functionality to network-based attacks. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 5.1.6.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt site availability without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Complete compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability without warning or user action.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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