CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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3Description
The Social Icons Widget & Block by WPZOOM plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification due to a missing capability check in the add_menu_item() method hooked to admin_menu in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.8. This is due to the method performing wp_insert_post() and update_post_meta() calls to create a sharing configuration without verifying the current user has administrator-level capabilities. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to trigger the creation of a published wpzoom-sharing configuration post with default sharing button settings, which causes social sharing buttons to be automatically injected into all post content on the frontend via the the_content filter.
Analysis
The Social Icons Widget & Block by WPZOOM plugin for WordPress contains a missing capability check vulnerability in the add_menu_item() method that allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to create and publish wpzoom-sharing configuration posts without administrator verification. This results in unauthorized injection of social sharing buttons into all post content on the frontend, effectively modifying site content through an integrity attack. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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EUVD-2026-11786