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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 Responsive Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'resp_accordion_silder_save_images' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to modify any slider's image metadata including titles, descriptions, alt text, and links.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Responsive Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can bypass permission checks to alter data. This affects versions 1.2.2 and earlier. Update to a version newer than 1.2.2 to resolve the issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter accordion slider content, potentially defacing or breaking site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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