HappyFiles Pro <= 1.8.1 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Deletion
Affected versions: *-1.8.1
Vulnerability type: CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
The HappyFiles Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on an unknown function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as subscribers, to execute unauthorized actions such as deleting arbitrary files.
HappyFiles Pro
Affected versions: *-1.8.1
Patched versions: 1.8.2
Researcher credit: Dave Jong
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- Published
- March 29, 2023
- CVSS
- 6.3