CVE-2024-8349

Uncanny Groups for LearnDash <= 6.1.0.1 - Authenticated (Group Leader+) Privilege Escalation

Description

The Uncanny Groups for LearnDash plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what users a group leader can edit. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group leader-level access and above, to change admin account email addresses which can subsequently lead to admin account access.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: Uncanny Owl Uncanny Groups for LearnDash
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/64cf0ae2-8d66-40d1-8bb6-0cab1dafab0d?source=cve third party advisory
https://github.com/karlemilnikka/CVE-2024-8349-and-CVE-2024-8350 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8349?
CVE-2024-8349 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8349?
To fix CVE-2024-8349, 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-2024-8349 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8349 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-2024-8349?
CVE-2024-8349 affects Uncanny Owl Uncanny Groups for LearnDash.
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