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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 Search Exclude plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a insufficient capability check on the Base::get_rest_permission() method in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to modify plugin settings, such as adding arbitrary posts to the search exclusion list.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Search Exclude versions 2.5.7 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter search exclusion rules without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects the integrity of search filtering but does not expose sensitive data or disrupt site availability.
What an attacker can do
Modify search exclusion settings without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter which content is excluded from search results.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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