Media Library Folders <= 8.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Change
Vulnerability Description
The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings change due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to change plugin settings related to things such as IP-blocking.
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:
- Brian Sans-Souci
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f810102-cf25-4898-a3a6-3cdc9a96aaea?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-plus/trunk/media-library-plus.php#L697
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-plus/trunk/media-library-plus.php#L6296
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-plus/trunk/media-library-plus.php#L7198
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3234676/media-library-plus/trunk/media-library-plus.php
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