CVE-2022-4501

Description

The Mega Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the vc_saving_data function in versions up to, and including, 4.2.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.

7.1

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.04%

Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: nasir179125 Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a1eda885-7e10-4294-9748-5359efd51754	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mega-addons-for-visual-composer/tags/4.2.7/main.php#L87	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4501?: CVE-2022-4501 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4501?: To fix CVE-2022-4501, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-4501 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4501 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4501?: CVE-2022-4501 affects nasir179125 Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder.

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