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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins..
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Demo Awesome versions 1.0.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change or delete content belonging to other users or the system. No user interaction is required beyond initial login. Update to a version newer than 1.0.3.
What an attacker can do
Modify or delete data belonging to other users or the system without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Any authenticated user can alter or destroy content across your site, including other users' data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
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