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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Malware Scanner plugin and the Web Application Firewall plugin for WordPress (both by MiniOrange) are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the mo_wpns_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.2 (for Malware Scanner) and 2.1.1 (for Web Application Firewall). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
A critical vulnerability in Web Application Firewall versions up to 2.1.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service without any user interaction. The flaw stems from insufficient access controls that fail to properly restrict unauthorized requests. All versions through 2.1.1 are affected.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disable the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can compromise site confidentiality, integrity, and availability without any barrier to entry.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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