CVE-2024-8430

Spice Starter Sites <= 1.2.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Demo Content Import

Description

The Spice Starter Sites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the spice_starter_sites_importer_creater function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import demo content.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: spicethemes Spice Starter Sites
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ec52337f-bdd1-4632-853b-da86d64751e7?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/spice-starter-sites/tags/1.2.5/spice-starter-sites.php#L1123

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8430?
CVE-2024-8430 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8430?
To fix CVE-2024-8430, 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-2024-8430 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8430 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-2024-8430?
CVE-2024-8430 affects spicethemes Spice Starter Sites.
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