CVE-2024-1516

Description

The WP eCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary post creation due to a missing capability check on the check_for_saas_push() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary posts with arbitrary content.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: justinsainton WP eCommerce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b0a9f3d2-aa7f-4fc2-9cfd-b69ec3f63160?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-e-commerce/trunk/wpsc-components/marketplace-core-v1/library/Sputnik.php#L191 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1516?
CVE-2024-1516 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1516?
To fix CVE-2024-1516, 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-2024-1516 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1516 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-2024-1516?
CVE-2024-1516 affects justinsainton WP eCommerce.
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