CVE-2024-10311

External Database Based Actions <= 0.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Authentication Bypass

Description

The External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the 'edba_admin_handle' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to update the plugin settings and log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d41a8c39-8b06-45b2-afe4-8c695faf8cb8?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/external-database-based-actions/trunk/lib/edba-admin-ajax-controller.php?rev=1785239#L8 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10311?
CVE-2024-10311 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-10311?
To fix CVE-2024-10311, 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-2024-10311 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-10311 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-10311?
CVE-2024-10311 affects cmorillas1 External Database Based Actions.
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