CVE-2024-9065

WP Helper Premium <= 4.6.1 - Missing Authorization in whp_smtp_send_mail_test

Description

The WP Helper Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'whp_smtp_send_mail_test' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send emails containing any content and originating from the vulnerable WordPress instance to any recipient.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f3c6d98-6f30-4a98-91c9-e77c1f960527?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-helper-lite/trunk/functions/class.wps-frontend-setup-function.php#L55	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9065?: CVE-2024-9065 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9065?: To fix CVE-2024-9065, 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-2024-9065 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9065 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-2024-9065?: CVE-2024-9065 affects matbao WP Helper Premium.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions