CVE-2024-5987

WP Accessibility Helper <= 0.6.2.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Settings Update

Description

The WP Accessibility Helper (WAH) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'save_contrast_variations' and 'save_empty_contrast_variations' functions in all versions up to, and including, 0.6.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to edit or delete contrast settings. Please note these issues were patched in 0.6.2.8, though it broke functionality and the vendor has not responded to our follow-ups.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: vol4ikman WP Accessibility Helper (WAH)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3beee75-0480-4504-a177-45f8cd32cf36?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3117664%40wp-accessibility-helper&new=3117664%40wp-accessibility-helper&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5987?
CVE-2024-5987 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5987?
To fix CVE-2024-5987, 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-2024-5987 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5987 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-2024-5987?
CVE-2024-5987 affects vol4ikman WP Accessibility Helper (WAH).
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