What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in sparklewpthemes Hello FSE hello-fse allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Hello FSE: from n/a through <= 1.0.6.
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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 sparklewpthemes Hello FSE hello-fse allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Hello FSE: from n/a through <= 1.0.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Hello FSE versions 1.0.6 and earlier contain an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress user account but no special privileges. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0.6 to prevent unauthorized content changes.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can alter site content beyond their assigned permissions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level access.
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