Unauthenticated Settings Exposure in Ultimate GDPR & CCPA Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2021-4348

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Ultimate Gdpr & Ccpa Compliance Toolkit For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2023

Summary

The Ultimate GDPR & CCPA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable due to its export_settings and import_settings functions, which permit unauthenticated users to import or export plugin settings. This vulnerability exposes the plugin to potential configuration manipulation, allowing attackers to alter plugin settings without authorization. As a result, attackers could redirect users to malicious websites or introduce harmful changes, posing significant risks to website integrity and user safety. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Ultimate GDPR & CCPA Compliance Toolkit for WordPress * < 2.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-wor...

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jerome Bruandet
.