CVE-2023-3999

Summary

CVE-2023-3999 is a vulnerability affecting the Waiting: One-click countdowns plugin for WordPress. This issue allows authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to bypass authorization checks on AJAX calls in versions up to 0.6.2. Consequently, attackers can create, delete countdowns, and manipulate other plugin settings, posing a significant security risk. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping WordPress plugins updated to protect against potential security threats.

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