Matt WP Voting Contest Missing Authorization Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the Matt WP Voting Contest plugin, specifically in versions through 5.8. This vulnerability arises from improperly configured access control security levels, allowing for exploitation of missing authorization checks.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being performed within the WordPress voting contest plugin, potentially allowing users to manipulate contest results or access restricted features.
Added: Dec 18, 2025, 8:46 AM
Updated: Dec 18, 2025, 3:53 PM
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