CVE-2024-31244CWE-862

WordPress Bricksforge plugin <= 2.0.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability

Critical · published June 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
34.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authorization check in Bricksforge could let anyone access sensitive features—talk about a security nightmare! 🔥 Think of it like having an all-access pass to a party where the bouncer forgot to check IDs. With this flaw, anyone can stroll right in and do whatever they want—no questions asked! An attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities, modifying or even deleting data, and wreaking havoc on your system. This vulnerability is a serious risk, making it a prime target for exploitation if discovered by malicious actors. You wouldn’t want uninvited guests ruining your party, right?

Put simply

Think of it like having an all-access pass to a party where the bouncer forgot to check IDs. With this flaw, anyone can stroll right in and do whatever they want—no questions asked! This vulnerability results from a missing authorization check in Bricksforge versions up to 2.0.17, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted. Essentially, it fails to verify whether a user has the right permissions before granting access to sensitive functions.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities, modifying or even deleting data, and wreaking havoc on your system. This vulnerability is a serious risk, making it a prime target for exploitation if discovered by malicious actors. You wouldn’t want uninvited guests ruining your party, right? Update Bricksforge to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct an audit of your authorization checks to ensure there are no other gaps in your security. Don't risk leaving your doors wide open! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll tighten up your security and keep those unwanted guests out of your digital party. 🛡️

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
0.00409 · 34.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-06-09T11:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUN 11:08Z
    WordPress Bricksforge plugin <= 2.0.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary WordPress Settings Change vulnerability
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