WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

W3 Total Cache < 2.8.2 - Unauthenticated Plugin Deactivation and Extensions Activation/Deactivation

Description

The plugin is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to deactivate the plugin as well as activate and deactivate plugin extensions.

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 2.8.2

References

Classification

Type
NO AUTHORISATION
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
villu164
Verified
No

Timeline

Publicly Published
2025-01-13 (about 1 year ago)
Added
2025-01-14 (about 1 year ago)
Last Updated
2025-01-14 (about 1 year ago)

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