Subscriber Privilege Escalation in WCFM Membership

Executive Summary

This is a Subscriber Privilege Escalation vulnerability affecting WCFM Membership plugin versions up to 2.11.11. It allows a subscriber-level user to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control of the WordPress site.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the WCFM Membership plugin. If it is 2.11.11 or below, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress or inspect the plugin files directly for version information.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker with subscriber access could escalate privileges to perform actions like modifying site content, accessing sensitive data, or installing malicious plugins. This could lead to full site compromise or data breaches.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized privilege escalation. If exploited, it may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user data, violating data protection requirements under these regulations.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update WCFM Membership to the latest version to address the subscriber privilege escalation vulnerability.

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