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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
Missing Authorization vulnerability in wp.insider Simple Membership simple-membership allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through <= 4.6.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Simple Membership versions 4.6.9 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content or settings they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can escalate their capabilities within the plugin. The vulnerability requires an existing user account but no additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
Modify plugin settings or content that should be restricted to higher-privilege users.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter membership settings, content, or configuration, potentially disrupting site operations or exposing sensitive data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
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