WP Basic Elements <= 5.2.15 - Missing Authorization to Plugin Settings Update via wpbe_save_settings

4.3
Missing Authorization
CVSS 4.3 (Medium)
Publicly Published March 16, 2023
Last Updated March 17, 2023

Description

The WP Basic Elements plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpbe_save_settings function in versions up to, and including, 5.2.15. This makes it possible for subscriber-level attackers to update plugin settings.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wp-basic-elements (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 5.2.15

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