WordPress Import YouTube Videos as WP Posts Plugin Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin 'Import YouTube Videos as WP Posts', affecting versions through 2.1. This vulnerability allows exploitation of improperly configured access control, potentially enabling unauthorized users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users gaining access to functions or data that require higher privileges, allowing them to perform actions they should not be able to.

Remediation

Users are advised to remove and replace this plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes.

Added: Jun 20, 2025, 3:24 PM
Updated: Jun 20, 2025, 3:24 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
7.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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