Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder <= 2.9.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Update
Vulnerability Description
The Beaver Builder – WordPress Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'duplicate_wpml_layout' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary posts with the content of other existing posts, potentially exposing private and password-protected content and deleting any content that is not saved in revisions or backups. Posts must have been created with Beaver Builder to be copied or updated.
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:
- Athiwat Tiprasaharn
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc2db74d-61b9-498a-a0d8-e43466b06f37?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk/classes/class-fl-builder-model.php#L181
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk/classes/class-fl-builder-model.php#L5490
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3425646/beaver-builder-lite-version/trunk
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