MainWP (Various Extensions) - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion

8.1
Missing Authorization
CVSS 8.1 (High)
Publicly Published January 18, 2023
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Patchstack

Description

Several MainWP extensions for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary files from the affected site.

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2 affected software packages

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug mainwp-article-uploader-extension
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 4.0.3, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 4.0.2
Patched Version
  • 4.0.3
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug mainwp-favorites-extension
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 4.0.11, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 4.0.10
Patched Version
  • 4.0.11

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