What the vulnerability does
01Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in realmag777 WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF) allows Code Inclusion, Functionality Misuse.This issue affects WordPress Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter (MDTF): from n/a through 1.3.3.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read and modify sensitive data. The plugin fails to properly validate user permissions before exposing metadata and taxonomy information. This affects all versions up to 1.3.3.2. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 1.3.3.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read and modify metadata and taxonomy data without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can access and alter post metadata, taxonomies, and related site data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 17, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated