CVE-2024-9863

Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase <= 3.6.0 - Privilege Escalation via Registration due to Administrator Default User Role Value

Description

The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.6.0 due to the insecure 'administrator' default value for the 'default_user_role' option. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register an administrator user even if the registration form is disabled.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: cyberlord92 Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f04eab14-dd86-4145-b5eb-20d064bc8417?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-firebase-sms-otp-verification/tags/3.6.0/handler/forms/class-registrationform.php#L194
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3169869/miniorange-firebase-sms-otp-verification#file4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9863?
CVE-2024-9863 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9863?
To fix CVE-2024-9863, 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-2024-9863 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9863 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-2024-9863?
CVE-2024-9863 affects cyberlord92 Miniorange OTP Verification with Firebase.
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