Groundhogg <= 2.7.9.8 - Missing Authorization to Update License
Vulnerability Description
The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'check_license' functions in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to change the license key and support license key, but it can only be changed to a valid license key.
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:
- István Márton
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29700844-b41d-4f10-90a7-06c8574d8d2a?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/admin/guided-setup/guided-setup.php#L111
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/admin/help/help-page.php#L41
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2914493/groundhogg/tags/2.7.10/admin/help/help-page.php
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