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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to the stm_listing_profile_edit AJAX action not having enough restriction on the user meta that can be updated. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The uListing WordPress plugin through version 2.2.0 contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and functionality. An attacker with a basic user account can escalate their access to perform actions restricted to administrators. This vulnerability affects all installations running the affected versions.
What an attacker can do
Read, modify, or delete site data and settings with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
Any registered user can compromise site data, modify plugin settings, or disrupt site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a valid WordPress user account with low privileges; no user interaction required.
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