Vulnerability identifier: #VU18905

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress SEO Plugin – Rank Math
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Rank Math

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress SEO Plugin – Rank Math: 1.0.0 - 1.0.27

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External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/tags/1.0.27/includes/admin/class-options...
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-by-rank-math/tags/1.0.27/includes/admin/class-options...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.