SB2019122701 - Improper access control in GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin for WordPress
Published: December 27, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019122701
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 within the gdpr_cookie_compliance_reset_settings AJAX action. A remote authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions and reset authentication settings.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.