Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro <= 3.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Attachment Deletion
Vulnerability Description
The Advanced Classifieds & Directory Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_callback_delete_attachment function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to delete arbitrary media uploads.
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/bc5da189-838d-4c0b-a734-283c4da36473?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro/trunk/admin/admin.php#L757
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro/trunk/public/user.php#L689
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3054455%40advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro%2Ftrunk&old=3012747%40advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Affected Vendor
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