Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in JSON API User Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-6624
9.8CRITICAL

Key Information

Vendor
JSON API User plugin
Status
Json Api User
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🔴 Public PoC

Summary

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-6624
Created by RandomRobbieBF

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit exists.

  • Vulnerability published.

Collectors

NVD Database1 Proof of Concept(s)
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