CVE-2024-28000

Public Exploit
WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin <= 6.3.0.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from 1.9 through 6.3.0.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 6.4 or a higher version.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 55.27% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-3-0-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privilege-escalation-in-litespeed-cache-plugin-affecting-5-million-sites?_s_id=cve third party advisory technical description exploit
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/200819/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/critical-flaw-in-wordpress-litespeed.html?m=1
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52328

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28000?
CVE-2024-28000 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28000?
To fix CVE-2024-28000: Update to 6.4 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-28000 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-28000 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~55% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28000?
CVE-2024-28000 affects LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache.
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