Unauthorized Code Execution Vulnerability in Frontend Dashboard for WordPress

CVE-2024-8268

What is CVE-2024-8268?

The Frontend Dashboard plugin for WordPress is exposed to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized code execution due to a lack of proper filtering on callable methods and functions. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.2.4. Authenticated attackers, even those with only subscriber-level access, can exploit this flaw by invoking arbitrary functions, potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized password changes for users. The risk posed by this vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping plugins updated and implementing strict access controls to maintain site security.

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