Solwininfotech Blog Designer Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Broken Access Control
Vulnerability
A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the Solwininfotech Blog Designer plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions through 3.1.8. This vulnerability allows exploitation of improperly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to broken access control, allowing users to execute actions with elevated privileges that they should not have access to.
Remediation
Users are advised to remove and replace the Blog Designer plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates or fixes. Deactivating the plugin does not eliminate the security risk unless a virtual patch is applied.
Vulnerability Rating
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