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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Ovatheme Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the /class-ovaem-ajax.php file in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete ticket files, download tickets, and more.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ovatheme Events Manager versions 1.8.6 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read and modify sensitive event data. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.8.6 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Read and modify event data without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can view and alter event information, potentially disrupting event management and exposing attendee data.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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