Unauthorized Settings Modification Vulnerability in WPBakery Builder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-6579

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-6579?

The Web and WooCommerce Addons for WPBakery Builder plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated users, including those with a Subscriber-level role, to modify plugin settings without proper authorization. This flaw stems from missing capability checks within several functions of the plugin, potentially compromising the security and configuration of any site utilizing the plugin version 1.4.5 and earlier. Promptly updating to the latest version is essential for maintaining the integrity and security of WordPress installations using this plugin.

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vc-addons-by-b...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vc-addons-by-b...

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

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