CVE-2024-43222CWE-862

WordPress Sweet Date theme <= 3.7.3 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published December 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing authorization flaw in SeventhQueen Sweet Date lets users escalate their privileges with surprising ease! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking, without needing the head chef's approval. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access areas they shouldn't, just like guests serving themselves from the chef's exclusive stash! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain administrative privileges, giving them full control over the system. They might change settings, access sensitive data, or even delete critical information. The potential for chaos here is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and start cooking, without needing the head chef's approval. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access areas they shouldn't, just like guests serving themselves from the chef's exclusive stash! The missing authorization vulnerability in Sweet Date (up to version 3.7.3) allows users to perform actions beyond their intended permissions due to inadequate checks on user roles.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain administrative privileges, giving them full control over the system. They might change settings, access sensitive data, or even delete critical information. The potential for chaos here is absolutely devastating! Immediately update Sweet Date to version 3.7.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of user permissions to ensure that no unauthorized access is possible in the future. It's time to lock down those kitchens! You’ve got this! Follow the steps to fix this vulnerability and secure 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
0.00782 · 55.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-12-09T12:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 12:18Z
    WordPress Sweet Date theme <= 3.7.3 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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