Access Control Flaw in WP SecureSubmit Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2024-56271

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Securesubmit
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-56271?

A vulnerability in the WP SecureSubmit plugin exposes WordPress sites to unauthorized access due to improperly configured access controls. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the plugin’s security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the application. Users of WP SecureSubmit versions ranging from n/a up to 1.5.16 should take precautions to secure their installations.

Affected Version(s)

WP SecureSubmit <= 1.5.16

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/securesu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mika (Patchstack Alliance)
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