Vulnerability identifier: #VU56464
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the block editor under certain conditions. A remote attacker can bypass access restrictions to view private post types/data.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress: 5.8 beta 1
External links
http://hackerone.com/reports/1225282
http://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-qxvw-qxm9-qvg6
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.