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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend wp-user-frontend allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through <= 4.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP User Frontend versions up to 4.2.5 lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change data integrity without needing special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.2.5 to restore proper permission enforcement.
What an attacker can do
Modify or change content that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter site content, user data, or settings depending on what the plugin exposes.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
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