Description

WordPress Plugin Deeper Comments is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently modify arbitrary site options. WordPress Plugin Deeper Comments version 2.1.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Disable and remove the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/high-severity-vulnerability-in-wordpress-deeper-comments-plugin-unpatched/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-862 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass