CVE-2023-5525

Summary

CVE-2023-5525 is a vulnerability affecting the Limit Login Attempts Reloaded plugin for WordPress before version 2.25.26. This issue stems from insufficient authorization on the `toggle_auto_update` AJAX action. Consequently, any user with a valid nonce can manipulate the plugin's auto-update setting, potentially leading to unintended updates or security risks. Unpatched installations are susceptible to this issue, making it essential to update the plugin to the latest version as soon as possible.

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