Yext WordPress Plugin Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the Yext WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 1.1.3. This vulnerability allows users to access functionalities that are not properly restricted by access control lists (ACLs), potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to perform actions or access data that should be restricted, due to the lack of proper authorization checks in the affected plugin.

Remediation

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

Added: Sep 26, 2025, 9:51 AM
Updated: Sep 26, 2025, 3:18 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
7.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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