Modal Survey < 2.0.1.8.2 - Authorization Bypass
Affected versions: [*, 2.0.1.8.2)
Vulnerability type: CWE-285 Improper Authorization
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
The Modal Survey Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Survey Update, Deletion and Creation in versions before 2.0.1.8.2 via the 'ajax_survey' AJAX action due to lacking capability checks. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create, update, or delete arbitrary surveys.
Modal Survey - WordPress Poll, Survey & Quiz Plugin
Affected versions: [*, 2.0.1.8.2)
Patched versions: 2.0.1.8.2
Researcher credit: Pagely
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- Published
- January 8, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.5