Multiple E-plugins (Various Versions) - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
Affected versions: [*, 1.3.7); [*, 1.9.5); [*, 1.0.9); [*, 1.2.9); [*, 1.7.1); [*, 1.3.1); [*, 1.4.1); [*, 1.3.6)
Vulnerability type: CWE-266 Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
Multiple plugins by the vendor E-plugins are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to insufficient restriction on several functions called via AJAX actions that set a user's role based on supplied role information. This makes it possible authenticated, subscriber-level and above attackers to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
Hotel Listing
Affected versions: [*, 1.3.7)
Patched versions: 1.3.7
Directory Pro
Affected versions: [*, 1.9.5)
Patched versions: 1.9.5
Photographer Directory
Affected versions: [*, 1.0.9)
Patched versions: 1.0.9
Lawyer Directory
Affected versions: [*, 1.2.9)
Patched versions: 1.2.9
Real Estate Pro - WordPress Plugin
Affected versions: [*, 1.7.1)
Patched versions: 1.7.1
Institutions Directory
Affected versions: [*, 1.3.1)
Patched versions: 1.3.1
Fitness Trainer- Training Membership Plugin
Affected versions: [*, 1.4.1)
Patched versions: 1.4.1
Hospital & Doctor Directory
Affected versions: [*, 1.3.6)
Patched versions: 1.3.6
WP Membership
Affected versions: [*, 1.5.7)
Patched versions: 1.5.7
producer-retailer
Affected versions: *
Patched versions: Not supplied
Final User - WP Front-end User Profiles
Affected versions: [*, 1.2.2)
Patched versions: 1.2.2
Researcher credit: Omar Badran
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- Published
- March 6, 2023
- CVSS
- 8.8