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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Wicked Folders – Folder Organizer for Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0 via the delete_folders() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary folders created by other users.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Wicked Folders allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter folder organization or post associations through the plugin's API or interface. The vulnerability affects versions up to 4.1.0. Update to a version newer than 4.1.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Modify folder structure or post metadata without proper authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized changes to post organization, folder structure, or custom post type associations.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or contributor level).
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