CVE-2023-49765

Summary

CVE-2023-49765 is a critical authorization bypass vulnerability that affects the Rate my Post – WP Rating System plugin, versions n/a through 3.4.1. Hackers can exploit this user-controlled key vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, potentially leading to data theft or unintended changes. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient input validation, allowing attackers to manipulate the key and bypass the intended access controls. Users are urged to update their plugin to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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