Description

WordPress Plugin User Role Editor is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions by gaining administrator access. WordPress Plugin User Role Editor version 4.24 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 4.25 or latest

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2016/04/user-role-editor-vulnerability/

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44595/

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/147515/WordPress-User-Role-Editor-Plugin-Privilege-Escalation.html

https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-role-editor/changelog/

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Severity

High

Classification

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

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass