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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 HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to an improper capability check on the 'ajax_trash_templates' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary attachment files, and move arbitrary posts, pages, and templates to the Trash.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
HT Mega Addons for Elementor contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.9.1. An attacker with a basic user account can bypass permission checks to alter site data. Update to a version newer than 2.9.1 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify site content or settings that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter pages, posts, or widget settings, potentially defacing content or disrupting site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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