StellarWP Restrict Content Missing Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Broken Access Control

A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in the StellarWP Restrict Content plugin, specifically in versions through 3.2.22. This vulnerability allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized users performing actions reserved for higher privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unprivileged user to execute actions that require higher privileges, due to the lack of proper authorization checks in the affected plugin.

Remediation

Users of the StellarWP Restrict Content plugin should update to version 3.2.23 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.