WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities
WPDashboardNotes < 1.0.11 - Unauthorised Deletion of Private Notes
Description
The plugin is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in post_id= parameter. Authenticated users are able to delete private notes associated with different user accounts. This poses a significant security risk as it violates the principle of least privilege and compromises the integrity and privacy of user data.
Proof of Concept
After attacker create a note, uses the delete option. Intercepts the request and manipulate the post_id= to the victim note. action=wpdn_delete_note&post_id=<ID-TO-DELETE>&nonce=1aa16d2949
Affects Plugins
Fixed in 1.0.11 References
CVE
Classification
Type
IDOR
OWASP top 10
CWE
Miscellaneous
Original Researcher
Pedro Cuco (Illex)
Submitter
Pedro Cuco (Illex)
Verified
Yes
WPVDB ID
Timeline
Publicly Published
2023-12-19 (about 4 months ago)
Added
2024-02-02 (about 3 months ago)
Last Updated
2024-02-02 (about 3 months ago)
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