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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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Missing Authorization vulnerability in raratheme The Conference the-conference allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects The Conference: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.
AnalysisAI
Incorrect access control in The Conference WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.5 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify content by exploiting misconfigured authorization checks. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to alter data without proper authentication, impacting the integrity of the affected website.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability stems from CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), a failure in the application's access control implementation within the raratheme The Conference WordPress plugin. The affected component relies on inadequate security level validation when processing user requests, allowing the application to trust client-supplied authorization claims without proper server-side verification. The Conference plugin, identified via CPE as a WordPress theme/plugin component, implements custom post types and administrative functions that should restrict modifications to authenticated and authorized users, but instead permit access based on misconfigured security contexts. This class of vulnerability is particularly common in WordPress plugins that extend REST API endpoints or custom forms without implementing proper capability checks and nonce verification.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade the raratheme The Conference plugin to a version greater than 1.2.5 (consult https://raratheme.com or the WordPress plugin repository for the latest patched release). As an interim mitigation before patching is possible, restrict access to The Conference plugin functionality using network-level controls such as Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules that require authentication tokens, implement HTTP Basic Authentication in front of the plugin via reverse proxy, disable the plugin entirely if not actively required, and regularly audit access logs for unauthorized modification attempts. Additionally, review any data modified by the plugin during the vulnerability window and restore from clean backups if unauthorized changes are detected. Monitor the vendor advisory channels for security updates and enable automatic plugin updates once the patch is released.
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View allSame weakness CWE-862 – Missing Authorization
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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