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Prevent Direct Access 2.8.6-2.8.8.2 is vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Multiple Media Actions vulnerability

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Published
2025-04-23

The Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data| due to a misconfigured capability check on the 'pda_lite_custom_permission_check' function in versions 2.8.6 to 2.8.8.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to access and change the protection status of media.

CVSS

Score:5.4

Severity:Medium

Version:2.8.6-2.8.8.2

There is a patch available in v2.8.8.3 and we strongly recommend you update to this version as soon as possible.