WordPress Latest Post Shortcode Plugin Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode plugin, specifically in versions through 14.2.0. This vulnerability arises from a missing authorization check, allowing users with lower privileges to perform actions reserved for higher privileged users.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged user to execute actions that require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site.
Remediation
Users of the WordPress Latest Post Shortcode plugin should update to version 14.2.1 or later to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Rating
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