SB2019122403 - Improper access control in Featured Image from URL plugin for WordPress
Published: December 24, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019122403
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the REST callback feature. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.