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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Youzify – BuddyPress Community, User Profile, Social Network & Membership Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the save_addon_key_license() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options to a value of a valid license key.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Youzify plugin for WordPress fails to properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to community data and settings. An authenticated user with low privileges can change content or settings they should not have access to. This affects all versions up to 1.3.3. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately to prevent unauthorized changes to their community structure.
What an attacker can do
Modify community data, settings, or user profiles without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter community structure, member profiles, or plugin settings, compromising site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
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