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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The The Post Grid – Shortcode, Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Addon for Post Grid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the rtTPGSaveSettings function in all versions up to, and including, 7.6.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to change the plugin's settings and invoke other functions hooked by AJAX actions.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Post Grid plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify post grid settings or data they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 7.6.1. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 7.6.1 when available.
What an attacker can do
A low-privilege logged-in user can modify post grid settings or content without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter post grid configurations, potentially affecting site content display or data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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