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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
๐จ **Essence**: A critical auth bypass in ONLYOFFICE Docs plugin for WordPress. ๐ **Consequences**: Attackers can log in as *any* user without credentials. Total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
๐ก๏ธ **Root Cause**: **CWE-862** (Missing Authorization). The plugin fails to verify if the user has permission to access specific resources or actions. ๐ซ No checks = No protection.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
๐ฆ **Affected**: WordPress Plugin **ONLYOFFICE Docs**. ๐ **Versions**: **1.1.0** through **2.2.0**. ๐ข **Vendor**: Onlyoffice. If you use these versions, you are at risk!
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
๐ **Attacker Capabilities**: โ **Privileges**: Arbitrary user login (Admin/User). โ **Data**: Full access to sensitive docs. โ **Impact**: High (CVSS H/H/H). They can read, modify, or delete anything.
๐ต๏ธ **Public Exploit**: **No PoC provided** in the data. ๐ฐ **References**: WordFence and WordPress Trac links exist. โ ๏ธ **Risk**: Even without a public script, the flaw is simple. Wild exploitation is likely imminent.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
๐ **Self-Check**: 1. Check WordPress Plugins list. 2. Look for **ONLYOFFICE Docs**. 3. Verify version is **โค 2.2.0**. 4. Scan for the callback endpoint `/public/class-onlyoffice-plugin-public.php`.โฆ
๐ฉน **Official Fix**: **Yes**. ๐ **Published**: 2025-07-24. ๐ **Action**: Update to the latest version via WordPress Dashboard. ๐ **Source**: WordPress Plugin Trac confirms the fix path.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
๐ง **No Patch Workaround**: 1. **Disable** the plugin immediately. 2. **Remove** ONLYOFFICE Docs from the site. 3. Use alternative document editors. ๐ Do not leave it active without a fix!
Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)
๐ฅ **Urgency**: **CRITICAL**. ๐จ **Priority**: **P1**. CVSS is High impact. Remote, unauthenticated access. Patch **NOW** or disable the plugin. Do not wait!