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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization via the wdkit_handle_review_submission function in versions less than, or equal to, 1.2.16. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to submit feedback data to external services.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WDesignKit contains a missing authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.2.16. An attacker with a basic user account can alter data integrity through the plugin's interface without proper permission checks. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.16.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings they lack permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter site content, templates, or widget configurations.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
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