CVE-2024-24707CWE-94

WordPress Cwicly plugin <= 1.4.0.2 - Auth. Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Critical · published April 3, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Code injection risks are hiding in plain sight! Cwicly Builder versions up to 1.4.0.2 let attackers sneak in malicious code as if they're making secret adjustments to the recipe. 🔥 Think of Cwicly like a restaurant kitchen where any chef can add ingredients to a dish without oversight. If someone tosses in something toxic, the entire meal could be ruined—just like how an attacker can execute harmful commands through this vulnerability. This means an attacker could take control of your site, siphon off user data, alter content, or even disable the entire service. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating, leaving you scrambling to fix the aftermath.

Put simply

Think of Cwicly like a restaurant kitchen where any chef can add ingredients to a dish without oversight. If someone tosses in something toxic, the entire meal could be ruined—just like how an attacker can execute harmful commands through this vulnerability. CVE-2024-24707 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Cwicly Builder, allowing attackers to inject and execute their own code within the application. Versions affected are from n/a up to 1.4.0.2, creating a high-risk environment for developers and users alike.

What to do

This means an attacker could take control of your site, siphon off user data, alter content, or even disable the entire service. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating, leaving you scrambling to fix the aftermath. To safeguard against this vulnerability, update Cwicly Builder to the latest version immediately. Conduct a thorough audit of your code and user inputs to ensure no malicious code can be executed. Regularly review security practices to minimize future risks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your site and keep those unwanted guests out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00748 · 54.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-04-03T12:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 12:20Z
    WordPress Cwicly plugin <= 1.4.0.2 - Auth. Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
    cvelistv5