Vulnerability Report
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Contextual Related Posts <= 3.3.1 - Missing Authorization in crp_ajax_clearcache

The Contextual Related Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the crp_ajax_clearcache function in versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to clear the Contextual Related Posts cache.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Contextual Related Posts. It affects Versions up to 3.3.1 and is fixed in 3.3.2.

Published
Feb 20, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
contextual-related-posts
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.3.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Contextual Related Posts as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 3.3.1. Update Contextual Related Posts to 3.3.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
3.3.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.3.1
Tracking ID
37b5fcfd-654b-4151-9494-551799464c7c
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
contextual-related-posts View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
3.3.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.3.1
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