Hestia Nginx Cache Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Broken Access Control

A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the Hestia Nginx Cache WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 2.4.0. This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, which could allow an unprivileged user to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users performing actions that require higher privileges, potentially allowing them to manipulate settings or content in ways that should be restricted.

Remediation

Users of the Hestia Nginx Cache WordPress plugin should update to version 2.4.1 or later to address this vulnerability.