CVE-2024-6120

Sparkle Demo Importer <= 1.4.7 - Missing Authorization to Authorized(Subscriber+) Post/Pages/Attachements Deletion and Demo Data Import

Description

The Sparkle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database reset and demo data import due to a missing capability check on the multiple functions in all versions up to and including 1.4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete all posts, pages, and uploaded files, as well as download and install a limited set of demo plugins.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: sparklewpthemes Sparkle Demo Importer
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Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6120?
CVE-2024-6120 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6120?
To fix CVE-2024-6120, 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-2024-6120 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6120 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-2024-6120?
CVE-2024-6120 affects sparklewpthemes Sparkle Demo Importer.
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