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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The AS Password Field In Default Registration Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
A vulnerability in AS Password Field In Default Registration Form versions 2.0.0 and earlier allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability over the network without user interaction. The flaw stems from improper authorization controls in the registration form component. All versions up to 2.0.0 are affected.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access user data, alter site content, or take the site offline without needing valid credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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