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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
The Minify HTML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.12. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'minify_html_menu_options' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Minify HTML versions 2.1.12 and earlier are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the administrator's knowledge or consent. The attacker has no direct access to the site and relies on tricking an admin into visiting a crafted link or page.
What an attacker can do
Perform unwanted actions on the site by tricking an admin into visiting a malicious webpage.
Potential impact on your site
An attacker can modify site settings or content by exploiting an admin's browser session without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Site admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage or link.
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