CVE-2024-8682

JNews - WordPress Newspaper Magazine Blog AMP Theme <= 11.6.6 - Unauthorized User Registration

Description

The JNews - WordPress Newspaper Magazine Blog AMP Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized user registration in all versions up to, and including, 11.6.6. This is due to the plugin not properly validate if the user can register option is enabled prior to creating a user though the register_handler() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as a user even when user registration is disabled.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: https://themeforest.net/item/jnews-one-stop-solution-for-web-publishing/20566392 JNews - WordPress Newspaper Magazine Blog AMP Theme
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4b0d7ee7-a358-4487-a0cc-31ed810ae8bc?source=cve
https://themeforest.net/item/jnews-one-stop-solution-for-web-publishing/20566392

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8682?
CVE-2024-8682 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8682?
To fix CVE-2024-8682, 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-2024-8682 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8682 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-2024-8682?
CVE-2024-8682 affects https://themeforest.net/item/jnews-one-stop-solution-for-web-publishing/20566392 JNews - WordPress Newspaper Magazine Blog AMP Theme.
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