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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Broadstreet plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.52.2 via the get_sponsored_meta AJAX action due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to disclose any private post metadata.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Broadstreet versions up to 1.52.2 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive information they should not be able to view. An attacker with low-level account privileges can read data belonging to other users or restricted areas of the application. The vulnerability requires valid login credentials but no additional user interaction. Update to version 1.53.2 or later to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data or information belonging to other users or restricted areas.
Potential impact on your site
User data and restricted information may be exposed to authenticated attackers with low privileges.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege account on the Broadstreet instance.
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