XLPlugins NextMove Lite WordPress Plugin Broken Access Control Vulnerability

A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the XLPlugins NextMove Lite WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 2.23.0. This vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users gaining access to restricted functions or data, potentially allowing them to perform actions that should require higher privileges.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to a version of the NextMove Lite WordPress plugin that is later than 2.23.0. For those using Patchstack, a mitigation rule has been issued to block attacks until an official patch can be safely applied.