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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 Gold Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the activate() and deactivate() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate and deactivate licenses.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Gold Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.3.2 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter data through the plugin's functionality. The vulnerability requires login credentials but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
Modify or alter content in the site that the attacker's account should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users with basic accounts can tamper with site content, potentially corrupting data or defacing pages.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid login account with at least low-level privileges on the site.
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