CVE-2024-33567CWE-269

WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager plugin <= 1.5.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky oversight in the UkrSolution Barcode Scanner could let any user level up their privileges like they just found a cheat code in a video game! 🔥 Think of it as a store manager who’s accidentally given a cashier access to the vault — the cashier can waltz in and grab anything without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows a regular user to leap into roles they shouldn’t be in, causing chaos. If exploited, an attacker could bypass normal access controls and gain full administrative privileges, potentially altering inventory, processing orders, or even deleting critical data. It could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your business operations, turning a simple oversight into a major breach of trust. 🔥

Put simply

Think of it as a store manager who’s accidentally given a cashier access to the vault — the cashier can waltz in and grab anything without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability allows a regular user to leap into roles they shouldn’t be in, causing chaos. This vulnerability stems from improper privilege management, allowing users to escalate their access level in the UkrSolution Barcode Scanner from version n/a through 1.5.3. Essentially, the system fails to properly enforce role-based access controls, putting sensitive operations at risk.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could bypass normal access controls and gain full administrative privileges, potentially altering inventory, processing orders, or even deleting critical data. It could lead to absolutely devastating consequences for your business operations, turning a simple oversight into a major breach of trust. 🔥 Immediately patch your systems to version 1.5.4 or higher to close this critical gap. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure no unauthorized access can occur. Regular audits can help maintain the integrity of your access management. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your security locked down 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
0.00501 · 42.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2024-05-17T08:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 08:17Z
    WordPress Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager plugin <= 1.5.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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