Block Editor Gallery Slider <= 1.1.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Post Meta Update
Vulnerability Description
The Block Editor Gallery Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the classic_gallery_slider_options() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update limited post meta for arbitrary posts.
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:
- Phong Nguyen
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/770b0401-4d05-476e-a2b1-e9e9c920f5fa?source=cve
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-editor-gallery-slider/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3331844%40block-editor-gallery-slider&new=3331844%40block-editor-gallery-slider&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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