CVE-2024-6491

Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks <= 2.0.10 - Missing Authentication to MailChimp API key update

Description

The Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the mailchimp_api_key_manage function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to set the MailChimp API key.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: jetmonsters Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fb2be4cd-2641-4f7f-993c-1c78e5a1d5da?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/getwid/trunk/includes/blocks/mailchimp.php#L190 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3119180/getwid/trunk/includes/blocks/mailchimp.php?contextall=1 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6491?
CVE-2024-6491 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6491?
To fix CVE-2024-6491, 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-2024-6491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6491 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-2024-6491?
CVE-2024-6491 affects jetmonsters Getwid – Gutenberg Blocks.
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