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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Missing Authorization vulnerability in RealMag777 MDTF wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MDTF: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
MDTF versions up to 1.3.3.9 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to trigger a denial-of-service condition. An attacker with low-level account access can make requests that degrade site availability. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no special privileges.
What an attacker can do
Degrade site availability by making authenticated requests that consume resources or cause service disruption.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can disrupt service availability; requires account access control review and prompt patching.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.
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