Linksy Search And Replace
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The Linksy Search and Replace plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.0.4 contains a missing capability check vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to modify arbitrary database tables. Attackers can exploit this to elevate their privileges to administrator by modifying the wp_capabilities field, achieving complete site takeover. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this represents a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting authenticated users with minimal access.
The Linksy Search and Replace plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.0.4 contains a missing capability check vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to modify arbitrary database tables. Attackers can exploit this to elevate their privileges to administrator by modifying the wp_capabilities field, achieving complete site takeover. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this represents a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting authenticated users with minimal access.