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CVE-2021-24742 (GCVE-0-2021-24742)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-01 08:46 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:42
VLAI
Title
Logo Slider and Showcase < 1.3.37 - Editor Plugin's Settings Update
Summary
The Logo Slider and Showcase WordPress plugin before 1.3.37 allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability check.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Logo Slider and Showcase Affected: 1.3.37 , < 1.3.37 (custom)
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Credits
apple502j
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