What the vulnerability does
01Description
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in FeedbackWP Rate my Post – WP Rating System.This issue affects Rate my Post – WP Rating System: from n/a through 3.4.4.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in FeedbackWP Rate my Post – WP Rating System.This issue affects Rate my Post – WP Rating System: from n/a through 3.4.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Rate my Post plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify rating data through the plugin's API endpoints. The vulnerability affects versions up to 3.4.4 and requires no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.4.4 to prevent unauthorized manipulation of post ratings.
What an attacker can do
Modify post ratings without authentication or permission.
Potential impact on your site
Post ratings can be altered by anyone, compromising the integrity of user feedback and review systems.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication required.
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