Incorrectly Configured Access Control Exposes ProfileGrid User Profiles to Missing Authorization Vulnerability
CVE-2024-37453

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Profilegrid
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-37453?

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in ProfileGrid User Profiles, which allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security settings. This issue can lead to unauthorized access to user profiles and sensitive information across versions from n/a to 5.8.7. Website administrators are advised to review their access control policies and update to the latest version to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

ProfileGrid <= 5.8.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/profilegrid...
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

Manab Jyoti Dowarah (Patchstack Alliance)
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