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WP Simple HTML Sitemap Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Broken Access Control

Vulnerability

A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the WP Simple HTML Sitemap plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 3.3. 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 the sitemap or related settings inappropriately.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
7.6
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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