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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the wplp_gdpr_install_plugin_ajax_handler() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to install arbitrary repository plugins.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Privacy Policy Generator plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete site content without proper permission checks. An attacker with a basic user account can change page and post data or remove them entirely. This affects all versions up to 3.4.3. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
Modify or delete pages and posts on the site using a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter or remove critical site content, including legal pages and posts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., Subscriber or Contributor role).
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