Description

WordPress Plugin Essential Content Types is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently bring the website offline. WordPress Plugin Essential Content Types version 1.4 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2018/12/13/our-proactive-monitor-caught-an-authenticated-option-update-vulnerability-in-essential-content-types-that-could-disable-websites/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-264 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass