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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 Rank Math SEO – AI SEO Tools to Dominate SEO Rankings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the update_metadata() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.235. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete any schema metadata assigned to any post.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Rank Math SEO plugin versions up to 1.0.235 contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have permission to change. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter settings or content through the plugin's interface. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability, only data integrity.
What an attacker can do
Modify plugin settings or data that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter SEO settings, metadata, or other plugin configurations affecting site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the WordPress site.
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