Simple Local Avatars <= 2.7.11 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) User Cache Clearing
Vulnerability Description
The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the sla_clear_user_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to clear user caches.
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:
- Trương Hữu Phúc (truonghuuphuc)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e2619d50-e295-4e13-91d4-f998b8aa5be4?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-local-avatars/tags/2.7.11/includes/class-simple-local-avatars.php#L1374
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186674/simple-local-avatars/tags/2.8.0/includes/class-simple-local-avatars.php
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