CVE-2023-5737

Summary

CVE-2023-5737 is a vulnerability affecting the WordPress Backup & Migration plugin before version 1.4.4. This issue permits users with a Subscriber role to bypass authorization checks for certain AJAX requests. Consequently, these users can update specific plugin settings, potentially leading to unintended modifications or misconfigurations. The vulnerability poses a risk to websites using the plugin and could enable unauthorized access or alterations to the plugin's settings. It is recommended that users upgrade the plugin to the latest version, 1.4.4 or higher, to mitigate this risk.

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