My WP Translate <= 1.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Option Read and Deletion
Vulnerability Description
The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mtswpt_remove_plugin() and ajax_update_export_code() functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read and delete arbitrary WordPress options which can cause a denial of service.
Impact Analysis
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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:
- Arkadiusz Hydzik
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5bda56c3-56ad-40d7-b743-0b69512ec460?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1138
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1069
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1130
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/my-wp-translate/tags/1.1/admin/class-my-wp-translate-admin.php#L1048
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