Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in InstaWP Connect
CVE-2024-22145

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
InstaWP Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

What is CVE-2024-22145?

A vulnerability exists in InstaWP Connect which pertains to improper privilege management. This security flaw enables attackers to escalate privileges, thereby gaining unauthorized access to elevated permissions within the application. Affected versions include all prior to 0.1.0.8. Proper code reviews and security testing should be implemented to mitigate potential exploits stemming from this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

InstaWP Connect 0 <= 0.1.0.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/instawp-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Majed Refaea (Patchstack Alliance)
.