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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 Cookie banner plugin for WordPress – Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the send_uninstall_survey() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to submit the uninstall survey on behalf of a website.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Cookiebot by Usercentrics versions 4.4.1 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify cookie consent settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter consent configurations, potentially affecting GDPR/CCPA compliance and user privacy settings. The vulnerability requires valid site credentials but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
Modify cookie consent settings and configurations without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter your cookie banner and consent settings, risking GDPR/CCPA compliance violations.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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