CVE-2024-8512

W3SPEEDSTER <= 7.26 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Remote Code Execution

Description

The W3SPEEDSTER plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 7.26 via the 'script' parameter of the hookBeforeStartOptimization() function. This is due to the plugin passing user supplied input to eval(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.93% Top 20%
Affected: w3speedster W3SPEEDSTER
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2a56eb63-ba5c-4452-8ab9-f5aeaf53adda?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3speedster-wp/trunk/w3speedster.php#L740
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3175640/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8512?
CVE-2024-8512 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8512?
To fix CVE-2024-8512, 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-2024-8512 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8512 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8512?
CVE-2024-8512 affects w3speedster W3SPEEDSTER.
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