Authorization Vulnerability in Protected Posts Logout Button Could Lead to Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels
CVE-2023-25454

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Nate Reist
Status
Protected Posts Logout Button
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2024

Summary

The Protected Posts Logout Button plugin by Nate Reist is susceptible to a missing authorization vulnerability. This flaw permits unauthorized access due to improperly configured access control security levels. Exploitation of this weakness can allow attackers to manipulate safeguarded content within WordPress environments, posing significant risks to user data privacy and overall site security. It's crucial for users of versions n/a through 1.4.5 to implement security measures and updates to mitigate potential threats stemming from this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Protected Posts Logout Button <= 1.4.5

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

yuyudhn (Patchstack Alliance)
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