GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms <= 1.3.27 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation
Vulnerability Description
The GSheetConnector For Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions less than, or equal to, 1.3.27. This is due to a missing capability check on the 'install_plugin' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above to install plugins on the target site and potentially achieve arbitrary code execution on the server under certain conditions.
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:
- wesley
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c7266ce6-2853-4c5d-9e36-8c5b7418b072?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gsheetconnector-gravity-forms/tags/1.3.23/includes/class-gravityform-gs-service.php#L128
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3354113%40gsheetconnector-gravity-forms&new=3354113%40gsheetconnector-gravity-forms&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
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