What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster pdf-poster allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PDF Poster: from n/a through <= 2.4.0.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Missing Authorization vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster pdf-poster allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PDF Poster: from n/a through <= 2.4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PDF Poster through version 2.4.0 lacks proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete content they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.4.0 to prevent unauthorized data manipulation.
What an attacker can do
Modify or delete content without proper authorization as a low-privilege authenticated user.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can alter or remove PDF Poster data beyond their intended permissions, risking data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid user account with low privileges on the site.
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