The WPML plugin before 3.1.9 for WordPress does not properly handle multiple actions in a request, which allows remote attackers to bypass nonce checks and perform arbitrary actions via a request containing an action POST parameter, an action GET parameter, and a valid nonce for the action GET parameter.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wpml | Wpml | * | 3.1.8 (including) |
Access control involves the use of several protection mechanisms such as:
When any mechanism is not applied or otherwise fails, attackers can compromise the security of the product by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. There are two distinct behaviors that can introduce access control weaknesses: