CVE-2024-13637

Demo Awesome <= 1.0.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Activation

Description

The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. 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 0.03%
Affected: romik84 Demo Awesome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a552f81-b222-46f0-b318-702e09d249c1?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-awesome/trunk/inc/admin/js/admin.js#L1684
https://wordpress.org/plugins/demo-awesome/#developers
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-awesome/trunk/inc/admin/class-demo-awesome-admin.php#L407

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13637?
CVE-2024-13637 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13637?
To fix CVE-2024-13637, 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-2024-13637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13637 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-2024-13637?
CVE-2024-13637 affects romik84 Demo Awesome.
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