CVE-2024-50475CWE-862

WordPress Signup Page plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published October 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authorization flaw in the Scott Gamon Signup Page lets users escalate privileges without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets any customer walk into the kitchen and cook whatever they want, regardless of their experience. This vulnerability means unauthorized users could gain admin rights, just like a diner suddenly becoming the head chef without permission! This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this flaw to change user roles, access sensitive data, or wreak havoc on the system like a rogue chef experimenting with secret recipes. With a CVSS score of 9.8, you can see how serious this is—full control of your site is up for grabs!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets any customer walk into the kitchen and cook whatever they want, regardless of their experience. This vulnerability means unauthorized users could gain admin rights, just like a diner suddenly becoming the head chef without permission! The missing authorization vulnerability in the Signup Page allows privilege escalation, meaning that any user can gain higher privileges without proper checks in place, leading to unauthorized access and control.

What to do

This is absolutely devastating! An attacker could exploit this flaw to change user roles, access sensitive data, or wreak havoc on the system like a rogue chef experimenting with secret recipes. With a CVSS score of 9.8, you can see how serious this is—full control of your site is up for grabs! Immediately patch your Signup Page to version 1.0.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your authorization mechanisms to ensure proper checks are in place for all user actions. Don't leave any doors open! You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your Signup Page, turning you into a security hero! 🛡️

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
0.01255 · 69.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-10-29T08:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 08:39Z
    WordPress Signup Page plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability
    cvelistv5