wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin: A security weakness
wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin
- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jun 01, 2024
- Weakness
- CWE-862 — Missing Authorization
This CVE was published Jun 01, 2024 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L