Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in JSON API User Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-6624

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Json Api User
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 39%

What is CVE-2024-6624?

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 3.9.3, allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability. By leveraging this weakness, attackers can register as administrators on vulnerable WordPress sites. It is pertinent to note that the exploitation is contingent on having the JSON API plugin also installed. Administrators of affected WordPress sites should prioritize patching this vulnerability to safeguard their environment.

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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 Jenderal92

CVE-2024-6624
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/...

EPSS Score

39% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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