CVE-2024-5326

Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX <= 4.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update

Description

The Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'postx_presets_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 50.39% Top 5%

Affected: wpxpo Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/07a3db33-3787-4b63-835d-8e3026206842?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-post/trunk/classes/Styles.php#L160
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ultimate-post/trunk/classes/Styles.php#L177
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3093815/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5326?: CVE-2024-5326 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5326?: To fix CVE-2024-5326, 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-2024-5326 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-5326 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~50% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5326?: CVE-2024-5326 affects wpxpo Post Grid Gutenberg Blocks and WordPress Blog Plugin – PostX.

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