Authorization Bypass Vulnerability in Pinterest Automatic Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2021-4380
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
The Pinterest Automatic plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to bypass necessary authorization checks. Specifically, the 'wp_pinterest_automatic_parse_request' function and 'process_form.php' script lack proper capability validations. This oversight enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate arbitrary site options, potentially creating new administrative accounts or redirecting legitimate visitors, compromising the integrity and security of the affected WordPress installations.
Affected Version(s)
Pinterest Automatic * <= 4.14.3
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Jerome Bruandet