Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor <= 1.3.5 - Missing Authorization to Page/Post Creation
Vulnerability Description
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create pages or posts with arbitrary content.
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/1090acfc-5b0c-478a-ac71-db54fdaefdf5?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boostify-header-footer-builder/trunk/inc/admin/class-admin.php#L280
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3108382%40boostify-header-footer-builder&new=3108382%40boostify-header-footer-builder&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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