CVE-2024-25912CWE-862

WordPress MoveTo plugin <= 6.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability

Critical · published March 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authorization check in Skymoonlabs MoveTo could have hackers breezing through your defenses like it’s a VIP entrance! 🔥 Think of it as a concert where anyone can waltz backstage without a pass — no one is checking credentials. All they need is access through an unguarded door! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas or functions of your applications, potentially leading to data breaches or unintended actions that could wreak havoc. This could be absolutely devastating for your organization, as the fallout from such breaches can be far-reaching and costly.

Put simply

Think of it as a concert where anyone can waltz backstage without a pass — no one is checking credentials. All they need is access through an unguarded door! The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper authorization checks in the MoveTo component, allowing any user to access endpoints they shouldn't be able to reach. This means malicious actions could be taken without proper user permissions being validated.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas or functions of your applications, potentially leading to data breaches or unintended actions that could wreak havoc. This could be absolutely devastating for your organization, as the fallout from such breaches can be far-reaching and costly. Patch to version 6.3 or higher immediately, ensuring that all endpoints have proper authorization checks implemented. Conduct a thorough audit of access controls to prevent any unauthorized access in the future. You've got this! With the right patch and vigilance, you can lock down your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00582 · 47.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-03-21T17:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAR 17:36Z
    WordPress MoveTo plugin <= 6.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability
    cvelistv5