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WP Tools <= 3.42 is vulnerable to Auth. Arbitrary Plugin Installation vulnerability

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Published
2022-11-20

The WP Tools plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the wptools_install_plugin() function in versions up to, and including, 3.42. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permission, such as a subscriber, to install other plugins owned by the developer on the vulnerable site. This could be used to install additional vulnerable plugins that could aid in further compromise of the site.

CVSS

Score:4.3

Severity:Medium

Version: 3.42

There is a patch available in v3.43 and we strongly recommend you update to this version as soon as possible.