CVE-2024-1716

Description

The Admin Bar Remover plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_form() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to enable or disable the admin bar on the front-end of the site.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.13%

Affected: litonice13 Admin Bar Editor – Hide Toolbar by User Roles

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dfbf2556-0509-4d8a-8949-494c6bc82ea1?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/admin-bar/trunk/Inc/Classes/AdminBarRemover.php#L81
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2955636/admin-bar/trunk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1716?: CVE-2024-1716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1716?: To fix CVE-2024-1716, 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-2024-1716 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1716 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-2024-1716?: CVE-2024-1716 affects litonice13 Admin Bar Editor – Hide Toolbar by User Roles.

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