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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The AutoCatSet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the autocatset_ajax function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to trigger automatic recategorization of posts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
AutoCatSet versions 2.1.4 and earlier are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in user, performs unwanted actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the vulnerable application.
What an attacker can do
Perform unwanted actions on behalf of a logged-in user without their knowledge.
Potential impact on your site
Users' accounts can be manipulated to perform unintended actions if they visit malicious links while logged in.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage.
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