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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Asgaros Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the set_subscription_level() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the subscription settings of authenticated users via a forged request granted they can trick a logged-in user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Asgaros Forum versions up to 3.2.1 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of forum users. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a logged-in forum user, executes unwanted changes to the forum. The vulnerability requires user interaction but does not require authentication to set up the attack.
What an attacker can do
Perform unauthorized forum actions on behalf of a logged-in user who visits a malicious link.
Potential impact on your site
Forum users' accounts can be manipulated to perform unintended actions without their knowledge or consent.
Conditions required to exploit
A forum user must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled page or click a malicious link.
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