Unauthorized Database Reset and Demo Data Import Vulnerability in Sparkle Demo Importer Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-6120

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Sparkle Demo Importer
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-6120?

The Sparkle Demo Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database reset and demo data import due to a missing capability check on the multiple functions in all versions up to and including 1.4.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete all posts, pages, and uploaded files, as well as download and install a limited set of demo plugins.

Affected Version(s)

Sparkle Demo Importer * <= 1.4.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sparkle-demo-i...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sparkle-demo-i...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

Lucio Sá
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CVE-2024-6120 : Unauthorized Database Reset and Demo Data Import Vulnerability in Sparkle Demo Importer Plugin for WordPress