WordPress Simple Business Directory Pro Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin Simple Business Directory Pro, affecting versions through 15.4.8. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full control of the website.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges from a low-level account to a higher-level one, with the possibility of gaining full control over the website.

Remediation

Users of WordPress Simple Business Directory Pro are advised to update to a version later than 15.4.8. For those seeking immediate protection, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied.