CVE-2024-0596

Summary

CVE-2024-0596 is a vulnerability affecting the Awesome Support – WordPress HelpDesk & Support Plugin. This issue allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to gain unauthorized access to data. Specifically, the editor_html() function in all plugin versions up to 6.1.7 is missing a capability check, enabling attackers to view password-protected and draft posts. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to WordPress sites using the Awesome Support plugin and underscores the importance of keeping plugins updated to mitigate potential security threats.

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