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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Takeads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.13. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's configuration options.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Takeads versions 1.0.13 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter information within the application without proper permission validation. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt availability.
What an attacker can do
Modify data or settings they should not have permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter application data, potentially corrupting configurations or user records.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the Takeads instance.
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