What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Creative Motion Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail): from n/a through 4.1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Auto Featured Image (Auto Post Thumbnail) versions up to 4.1.2 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.1.2 to restrict unauthorized data access.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
View sensitive information restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can read data they shouldn't access; update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 1, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated