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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The AnimateGL Animations for WordPress – Elementor & Gutenberg Blocks Animations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'agl_json' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.23. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The AnimateGL Animations plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to animation settings. An unauthenticated attacker can send a network request to alter animation configurations on the site. This affects versions up to 1.4.23. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.4.23.
What an attacker can do
Modify animation settings on the WordPress site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can alter animation behavior across pages, potentially defacing content or disrupting user experience.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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