Authorization Bypass in uListing Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2021-4381

What is CVE-2021-4381?

The uListing plugin for WordPress is affected by an authorization bypass vulnerability that arises from inadequate capability checks and the absence of a security nonce in the StmListingSingleLayout::import_new_layout method. This issue enables unauthenticated attackers to manipulate any WordPress option stored in the database, potentially leading to significant security risks for WordPress installations. It is crucial for users of the uListing plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their sites.

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