CVE-2024-11848

NitroPack <= 1.17.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Options Update

Description

The NitroPack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'nitropack_dismiss_notice_forever' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.17.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options to a fixed value of '1' which can activate certain options (e.g., enable user registration) or modify certain options in a way that leads to a denial of service condition.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.55% Top 15%
Affected: nitropack NitroPack – Caching & Speed Optimization for Core Web Vitals, Defer CSS & JS, Lazy load Images and CDN
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11848?
CVE-2024-11848 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11848?
To fix CVE-2024-11848, 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-2024-11848 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-11848 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11848?
CVE-2024-11848 affects nitropack NitroPack – Caching & Speed Optimization for Core Web Vitals, Defer CSS & JS, Lazy load Images and CDN.
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