CVE-2024-6624
JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
criticalImproper Privilege Management
9.8
CVSS Score
9.8
CVSS Score
critical
Severity
3.9.4
Patched in
20d
Time to patch
Description
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAttack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
High
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Technical Details
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