Simple Downloads List <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Vulnerability Description
The Simple Downloads List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_neofix_sdl_edit' AJAX endpoint along with many others in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to alter many of the plugin's settings/downloads and inject malicious web scripts.
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:
- Md. Moniruzzaman Prodhan
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cbee3d3b-383b-48f5-be63-61cd692a18a0?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-downloads-list/tags/1.5.0/admin/adminpanel_v3.php?rev=3388438
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/simple-downloads-list/tags/1.4.3&new_path=/simple-downloads-list/tags/1.5.0&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Affected Vendor
neofix
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