What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Adrian Mörchen Embed Google Fonts.This issue affects Embed Google Fonts: from n/a through 3.1.0.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Adrian Mörchen Embed Google Fonts.This issue affects Embed Google Fonts: from n/a through 3.1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Embed Google Fonts plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify plugin settings without proper permission checks. An attacker with a basic user account can change configuration options, potentially affecting how fonts are loaded across the site. Update to a version newer than 3.1.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify plugin settings and configuration without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter font loading behavior, potentially breaking site appearance or injecting malicious font sources.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., Subscriber or Contributor role).
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