Improper access control in WordPress SEO Plugin - Rank Math - #VU18905
Published: June 25, 2019 / Updated: June 25, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU18905
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated user with a role as low as subscriber can reset Settings of the plugin.
Affected software
WordPress SEO Plugin - Rank Math
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
WordPress SEO Plugin - Rank Math - update to 1.0.27.1