#VU26023 Improper access control in Import Export WordPress Users

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#VU26023 Improper access control in Import Export WordPress Users

Published: March 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26023
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Import Export WordPress Users
Software vendor:
WebToffee

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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