CVE-2022-4501
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CVE-2022-4501 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Topdigitaltrends | Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder | <= 4.2.7 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mega-addons-for-visual-composer/tags/4.2.7/main.php#L87Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mega-addons-for-visual-composer/tags/4.2.7/main.php#L87Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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