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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.7. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the addNewButtons() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in versions up to 3.4.7. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. This could allow unauthorized changes to plugin settings or site content.
What an attacker can do
Perform unwanted actions on the site by tricking an admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
An admin's account could be used to modify plugin settings or site content without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage; no special plugin configuration required.
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