WPChill Htaccess File Editor
Moderate fix1 remedy
cpe:2.3:a:wpchill:htaccess_file_editor:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Moderate fix1 remedy
- <= 1.0.19
WPChill Htaccess File Editor Broken Authentication Vulnerability
Vulnerability
Patched
A broken authentication vulnerability has been identified in the WPChill Htaccess File Editor plugin, affecting versions through 1.0.19. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit improperly configured access control, potentially performing actions reserved for higher-privileged users.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable a malicious actor to execute actions that should only be available to users with higher privileges, possibly leading to gaining admin access on the website.
Remediation
Users of the WPChill Htaccess File Editor plugin should update to version 1.0.20 or later to address this vulnerability.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Vulnerability Rating
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spread
1.0impact
5.0exploitability
7.6remediation
7.7relevance
0.0threat
0.0urgency
2.9incentive
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