CVE-2024-8420

DHVC Form <= 2.4.7 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

Description

The DHVC Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.7. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to supply the 'role' field when registering. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as an administrator on sites.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: SiteSao DHVC Form
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e4d51a0c-c625-4732-b345-df02971fbffa?source=cve third party advisory
https://codecanyon.net/item/dhvc-form-wordpress-form-for-visual-composer/8326593 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8420?
CVE-2024-8420 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8420?
To fix CVE-2024-8420, 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-2024-8420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8420 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-2024-8420?
CVE-2024-8420 affects SiteSao DHVC Form.
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