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Overview
The vulnerability is due to missing authorization in the WordPress Site Notify plugin. This allows an attacker to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability is network exploitable and does not require user interaction or special privileges. The impact of the attack is low on system integrity and availability, with no impact on confidentiality.
Remediation
As of now, there is no specific remediation information available for this vulnerability. Users are advised to check the vendor's website and the plugin's page on the WordPress site for updates and patches. It is also recommended to disable or remove the affected plugin until a fix is available.
References
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the following link: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/site-notify/vulnerability/wordpress-site-notify-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade