CVE-2023-5098

Summary

CVE-2023-5098 is a vulnerability affecting the Campaign Monitor Forms by Optin Cat plugin used in WordPress sites. This issue permits users with minimal privileges, such as subscribers, to override any site options with the string "true". Consequences of this vulnerability may result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Prior to version 2.5.6, the plugin failed to implement sufficient access control measures, leaving sites susceptible to manipulation. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version.

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