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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The WP-DB-Table-Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data, modification of data, and loss of data due to lack of a default capability requirement on the 'dbte_render' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to modify database tables that the theme has been configured to use the plugin to edit.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP-DB-Table-Editor versions 1.8.4 and earlier contain an access control flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete database tables they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires network access and an active user account but no additional user interaction. Attackers can escalate their capabilities within the database without administrative credentials.
What an attacker can do
Read, modify, or delete database tables beyond their assigned permissions.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can access or corrupt sensitive database content, including other users' data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; network access required.
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