CVE-2024-0679

Description

The ColorMag theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the plugin_action_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 7.69% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: themegrill ColorMag
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e982d457-29db-468f-88c3-5afe04002dcf?source=cve third party advisory
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/colormag/3.1.2/functions.php#L237 issue tracking
https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=214568%40colormag&new=214568%40colormag&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0679?
CVE-2024-0679 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0679?
To fix CVE-2024-0679, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-0679 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-0679 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-0679?
CVE-2024-0679 affects themegrill ColorMag.
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