CVE-2024-6624

JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

Description

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 20.79% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: parorrey JSON API User

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4a26f60-5912-4d4a-8ef8-e4357c1fb1ff?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L51	product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L187	product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3115185/	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6624?: CVE-2024-6624 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6624?: To fix CVE-2024-6624, 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-2024-6624 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-6624 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~21% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-6624?: CVE-2024-6624 affects parorrey JSON API User.

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