CHP Ads Block Detector <= 3.9.4 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Update
Vulnerability Description
The CHP Ads Block Detector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings update and reset due to a missing capability check on the chp_abd_action function in versions up to, and including, 3.9.4. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to change or reset plugin settings. CVE-2023-36509 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
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:
- Marco Wotschka
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4eca64d7-6e33-4b8e-af37-a3e8bbf2b76f?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2920522/chp-ads-block-detector
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2922313/chp-ads-block-detector
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2926660/chp-ads-block-detector
Affected Vendor
sureshchand12a
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