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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 Emailchef plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the page_options_ajax_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's settings via the 'emailchef_disconnect' AJAX action.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Emailchef versions up to 3.5.1 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter information without the system verifying their permissions. The vulnerability affects data integrity but does not expose sensitive information or disrupt service availability.
What an attacker can do
Modify data in the application without proper authorization checks.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter application data, compromising data integrity and potentially affecting business operations.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account and network access to the application.
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