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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 Bulk Posts Editing For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the plugin's AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and higher, to invoke their corresponding functions. This may lead to post creation and duplication, post content retrieval, post taxonomy manipulation.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPBULKiT versions up to 4.2.3 lack proper authorization checks on bulk edit operations. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify posts and pages they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires WordPress authentication but no special user role. Update to a version newer than 4.2.3.
What an attacker can do
Modify posts and pages belonging to other users or with restricted access.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter site content, potentially defacing pages or stealing/modifying published material.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with at least subscriber-level access.
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