Featured Image Plus <= 1.6.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Featured Image Update
Vulnerability Description
The Featured Image Plus – Quick & Bulk Edit with Unsplash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fip_save_attach_featured function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update featured image of any post.
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:
- Kishan Vyas
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/209341fa-6761-4bc4-a921-afa98495a087?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-plus/trunk/inc/admin/block-editor/block-editor-actions.php#L204
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3303087/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3300380/
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