Description

WordPress Plugin WordPress Access Areas is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently change the access settings for posts. WordPress Plugin WordPress Access Areas version 1.3.0 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.3.1 or latest

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/61302/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-284 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass