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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The osTicket WP Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts 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
osTicket WP Bridge versions up to 1.9.2 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the osTicket integration without the admin's knowledge or consent. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially impacting connected osTicket systems.
What an attacker can do
Perform unwanted actions on osTicket integration by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can modify osTicket settings or data if they trick your admin into clicking a malicious link while logged in.
Conditions required to exploit
Admin must be logged in and visit attacker-controlled webpage; no special privileges or complex setup required.
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