Passwords Manager <= 1.4.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Add Password + Update Encryption Key
Vulnerability Description
The Passwords Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'pms_save_setting' and 'post_new_pass' AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugins settings and add passwords.
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:
- Lucio Sá
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/898c5554-fd02-47a2-a1f9-1c488cfab57e?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3221505/passwords-manager/trunk/include/pms-settings-ajax-action.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3221505/passwords-manager/trunk/include/pms-passwords-ajax-action.php
Affected Vendor
coder426
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