CVE-2024-10781

Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk <= 6.44 - Authorization Bypass due to Missing Empty Value Check to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Description

The Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Arbitrary Plugin Installation due to an missing empty value check on the 'api_key' value in the 'perform' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.44. 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.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.55% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: cleantalk Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10781?
CVE-2024-10781 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-10781?
To fix CVE-2024-10781, 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-2024-10781 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-10781 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-10781?
CVE-2024-10781 affects cleantalk Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk.
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