WordPress EAN for WooCommerce plugin <= 4.8.9 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability
CVE-2024-34370

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 34%

Summary

An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in the WPFactory EAN for WooCommerce plugin, which can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation. This issue specifically affects versions from n/a through 4.8.9, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated access rights and perform functions that should be restricted. Users of the affected plugin are advised to apply any available updates or patches to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

EAN for WooCommerce <= 4.8.9

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

34% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Majed Refaea (Patchstack Alliance)
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