Offsprout Page Builder 2.2.1 - 2.15.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation via permission_callback Function
Vulnerability Description
The Offsprout Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization placed on the permission_callback() function in versions 2.2.1 to 2.15.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read, create, update or delete any user meta, including flipping their own wp_capabilities to administrator and fully escalate their privileges.
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:
- Kenneth Dunn
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9269d18d-8d83-43ff-b777-ba8f58321e9e?source=cve
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/offsprout-page-builder/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/offsprout-page-builder/tags/2.15.2/api/class-offsprout-api-extensions.php#L5
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/offsprout-page-builder/tags/2.15.2/api/class-offsprout-api-extensions.php#L514
Affected Vendor
offsprout
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