Access violation vulnerability in HyperComments 1.2.2

The HyperComments plugin, which is used on WordPress websites, has a security issue that could allow unauthorized users to change data and gain higher privileges. This is because the plugin does not properly check for permissions on a specific function. As a result, attackers who are not logged in could change certain settings on a WordPress site. This could be used to give themselves administrative access and register as a user with administrative privileges.

Detected in:

HyperComments open vulnerable versions: >= * <= 1.2.2

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