Bookly <= 21.7.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion

Missing Authorization
CVE CVE-2023-26526
CVSS High (8.1)
Publicly Published May 11, 2023
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Rafie Muhammad
Description

The Bookly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 21.7.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with staff-level access to delete arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make a site takeover possible.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 21.7.1
Patched Version
  • 21.8
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