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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 PublishPress PublishPress Capabilities capability-manager-enhanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PublishPress Capabilities: from n/a through <= 2.31.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PublishPress Capabilities versions 2.31.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.31.0 to prevent unauthorized content changes.
What an attacker can do
Modify content or settings they lack permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
Unauthorized users can alter posts, pages, or plugin settings without proper authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
Valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges; no user interaction required.
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