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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The WowOptin: Next-Gen Popup Maker – Create Stunning Popups and Optins for Lead Generation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_and_active_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WowOptin versions up to 1.4.24 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and settings. An attacker with a basic user account can access functionality intended only for administrators, potentially compromising popup configurations, lead data, and site integrity.
What an attacker can do
Read, modify, or delete popup configurations and lead data with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can tamper with popups, steal leads, or disrupt opt-in campaigns without admin intervention.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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