WordPress Plugin Vulnerability in Post Pay Counter Without Permissions Check
CVE-2017-18584

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Post Pay Counter
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

What is CVE-2017-18584?

The Post Pay Counter plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.731, is susceptible to an authorization bypass due to the absence of a permissions check for its update-settinga action. This flaw allows unauthorized users to manipulate settings, potentially compromising the integrity of the plugin’s functionality and the site's overall security. It emphasizes the need for proper access controls to safeguard against unapproved actions.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-pay-counter/#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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The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.