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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 Easy Mega Menu Plugin for WordPress – ThemeHunk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions hooked via AJAX in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform actions like updating plugin settings.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Easy Mega Menu plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify menu settings they should not have access to. This affects versions up to 1.0.9. Site administrators should update the plugin to a version newer than 1.0.9.
What an attacker can do
Modify menu settings without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter your site's navigation menus, potentially redirecting visitors or hiding content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in as a low-privilege user (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
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