CVE-2019-25143
GDPR Cookie Compliance <= 4.0.2 - Missing Authorization
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Description
The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the gdpr_cookie_compliance_reset_settings AJAX action in versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to reset all of the settings.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
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References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9116d719-f536-4b8a-9e73-9a8a922f8a35?source=cve
wordfence.com
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-gdpr-cookie-compliance-plugin-fixed-authenticated-settings-deletion-vulnerability/
blog.nintechnet.com
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-gdpr-cookie-compliance-security-bypass-4-0-2/
acunetix.com
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Timeline
Published
Jun 7, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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