Insecure Direct Object Reference in BadgeOS Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2023-2173

Summary

The BadgeOS plugin for WordPress exhibits a significant security vulnerability that arises from inadequate validation and authorization checks in several critical functions. Specifically, versions up to and including 3.7.1.6 allow authenticated users, even those with subscriber-level permissions, to potentially delete arbitrary posts. This flaw stems from functions that handle Ajax requests, making it imperative for users and site administrators to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized data manipulation.

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