Vulnerability Report
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Hybrid Composer <= 1.4.6 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update

The Hybrid Composer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the hc_ajax_save_option function in versions up to, and including, 1.4.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to fully access and modify administrative settings/actions.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 6.5 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin hybrid-composer. It affects Versions up to 1.4.6 and is fixed in 1.4.7.

Published
Jul 10, 2019
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
hybrid-composer
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.4.7, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin hybrid-composer as medium severity with CVSS 6.5. The affected range is Versions up to 1.4.6. Update hybrid-composer to 1.4.7 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
1.4.7
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.4.6
Tracking ID
1bc19bfa-ce44-4654-b074-c8126b60a155
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
hybrid-composer View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
1.4.7
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4.6
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