Arbitrary Options Updates in WordPress Automatic Plugin by WordPress

CVE-2021-4374

Summary

The WordPress Automatic Plugin, specifically in versions up to 3.53.2, contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary updates to options due to insufficient authorization checks and lack of option validation in the process_form.php file. This significant flaw enables attackers to alter critical settings of compromised sites, posing a grave risk of complete site takeover without needing authentication.

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