Auth bypass in Nasir179125 Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder
CVE-2022-4501
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, 4.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin's settings.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.007 (49.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com
- security@wordfence.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4501?
- CVE-2022-4501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nasir179125 Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2022-12-14.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4501?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-4501 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.