Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in wpDataTables Plugin Affects Premium Version
CVE-2024-3821

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WPdatatables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2024

Summary

The wpDataTables plugin for WordPress is exposed to a significant security vulnerability due to inadequate capability checks in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 6.3.2 and specifically impacts the premium version of the plugin. Unauthorized attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data tables within WordPress sites, posing a risk to both data integrity and user trust. Website administrators using this plugin should prioritize the application of patches or updates to remedy this weak point.

Affected Version(s)

wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin * <= 6.3.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Villu Orav
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