Description
The WP Custom Widget area WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 does not properly apply capability and nonce checks on any of its AJAX action callback functions, which could allow attackers with subscriber+ privilege to create, delete or modify menus on the site.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
vdb-entry
technical-description
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8f84d47-49aa-4258-a8a6-3de8e7342623
Scores
CVSS v3
4.3
EPSS
0.0039
EPSS Percentile
30.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (1)
kishorkhambu/wp_custom_widget_area
< 1.2.5
Published
Jan 15, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026