Pinterest Automatic <= 4.14.3 - Unuathenticated Arbitrary Options Update
Vulnerability Description
The Pinterest Automatic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the 'wp_pinterest_automatic_parse_request' function and the 'process_form.php' script in versions up to, and including, 1.14.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on a site that can be used to create new administrative user accounts or redirect unsuspecting site visitors.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Jerome Bruandet
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e4fdc902-4cfe-4116-a294-9a0fcb2de346?source=cve
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-pinterest-automatic-plugin/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ffd344fd-de2c-4f27-8932-41aa0a3c3d05
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-pinterest-automatic-pin-security-bypass-4-14-3/
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