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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Import – Ultimate CSV XML Importer for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_ftp_details' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 7.27. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve a configured set of SFTP/FTP credentials.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Ultimate CSV Importer contains an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data from other users' accounts. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.27. An attacker with a basic WordPress account can access confidential information without additional interaction, potentially exposing user details across the site.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data from other users' accounts without proper authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
User data and private information may be exposed to any authenticated account, compromising privacy and trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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