Improper access control in Import Export WordPress Users - #VU26023
Published: March 12, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26023
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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 otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper capability check in "manage_woocommerce" function when a site is running the affected plugin without WooCommerce installed. A remote authenticated attacker can use CSV file, import new users with administrative capabilities and gain complete control over the site.
Affected software
Import Export WordPress Users
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Import Export WordPress Users - update to 1.3.9