CVE-2024-10124

Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce <= 1.1.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation

Description

The Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation and activation due to a missing capability check on the tp_install() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated. This vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.1.1.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 56.37% Top 5%
Affected: themehunk Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/81e7ab80-7df2-4ef4-80ee-a11d057151c4?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/core/class-installation.php#L29
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/app.php#L28
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/app.php#L46
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3173408/
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3203532/vayu-blocks/tags/1.2.0/inc/vayu-sites/app.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10124?
CVE-2024-10124 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-10124?
To fix CVE-2024-10124, 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-2024-10124 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-10124 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~56% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-10124?
CVE-2024-10124 affects themehunk Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce.
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