Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX <= 4.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update
Vulnerability Description
The Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'postx_presets_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
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:
- AmrAwad
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/07a3db33-3787-4b63-835d-8e3026206842?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-post/trunk/classes/Styles.php#L160
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-post/trunk/classes/Styles.php#L177
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3093815/
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