Access Control Flaw in Profile Builder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-9337

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Profile Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

Summary

The Profile Builder plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.1.4, contains a significant access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to activate or deactivate addons via AJAX requests. This lack of control can lead to unauthorized changes to the plugin's configuration and can be exploited by attackers to alter site functionality or gain unauthorized access to sensitive features. It is crucial for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to protect their websites from potential exploitation.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/profile-builder/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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