CVE-2024-35700CWE-266

WordPress UserPro plugin <= 5.1.8 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

Critical · published June 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An incorrect privilege assignment in DeluxeThemes Userpro can let users access features they shouldn't! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and access the chef's secret recipes just because nobody checked their credentials. This oversight could allow unauthorized users to access critical features and sensitive data. With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially grant themselves full access rights, allowing them to alter user data, change settings, or even hijack accounts. This can lead to absolutely devastating consequences for users and the integrity of the application.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and access the chef's secret recipes just because nobody checked their credentials. This oversight could allow unauthorized users to access critical features and sensitive data. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to exploit incorrect privilege assignments in Userpro, affecting versions up to and including 5.1.8. Essentially, the system fails to properly check a user's permissions before granting access to sensitive functionalities.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially grant themselves full access rights, allowing them to alter user data, change settings, or even hijack accounts. This can lead to absolutely devastating consequences for users and the integrity of the application. Patch Userpro to version 5.1.9 immediately to close this vulnerability. Ensure to review user roles and permissions to identify any other potential misconfigurations. Don’t forget to educate your team about best practices for managing user privileges! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to securing your application. 🛡️

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
0.00487 · 41.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-06-04T13:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 13:40Z
    WordPress UserPro plugin <= 5.1.8 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability
    cvelistv5