CVE-2024-56000

WordPress K Elements plugin < 5.4.0 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in SeventhQueen K Elements allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects K Elements: from n/a before 5.4.0.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress K Elements wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.2.0).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: SeventhQueen K Elements
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/k-elements/vulnerability/wordpress-k-elements-plugin-5-2-0-unauthenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privilege-escalation-patched-in-kleo-themes-plugin?_s_id=cve third party advisory technical description
https://themeforest.net/item/kleo-pro-community-focused-multipurpose-buddypress-theme/6776630?_s_id=cve product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56000?
CVE-2024-56000 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56000?
To fix CVE-2024-56000: Update the WordPress K Elements wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 5.2.0).
Is CVE-2024-56000 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56000 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-2024-56000?
CVE-2024-56000 affects SeventhQueen K Elements.
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