Simple Local Avatars <= 2.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Avatar Migration
Vulnerability Description
The Simple Local Avatars plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data in version 2.8.4. This is due to a missing capability check on the migrate_from_wp_user_avatar() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to migrate avatar metadata for all users.
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:
- Håkon Harnes
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69d78334-2b38-43ee-acf6-c073d5826213?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-local-avatars/tags/2.8.4/includes/class-simple-local-avatars.php?marks=1663-1672#L1663
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-local-avatars/tags/2.8.4/includes/class-simple-local-avatars.php#L123
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3340223%40simple-local-avatars&new=3340223%40simple-local-avatars&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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