CVE-2024-50476CWE-862

WordPress GRÜN spendino Spendenformular plugin <= 1.0.1 - 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 check in GRÜN spendino makes privilege escalation alarmingly easy – it's like leaving the front door wide open during a party! 🔥 Think of it as a concert where anyone can sneak backstage without a pass – once inside, they can grab the mic and take control of the show. In this case, unauthorized users could gain elevated privileges simply by exploiting this oversight. An attacker could waltz right in and gain admin access, potentially exposing sensitive data or modifying core functionalities. This means they could manipulate user accounts, access confidential donation information, or wreak havoc on your application, leading to devastating consequences for both the users and the organization.

Put simply

Think of it as a concert where anyone can sneak backstage without a pass – once inside, they can grab the mic and take control of the show. In this case, unauthorized users could gain elevated privileges simply by exploiting this oversight. This vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks in versions of GRÜN spendino Spendenformular up to and including 1.0.1, allowing unauthorized users to escalate their privileges and perform actions they shouldn't be able to.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and gain admin access, potentially exposing sensitive data or modifying core functionalities. This means they could manipulate user accounts, access confidential donation information, or wreak havoc on your application, leading to devastating consequences for both the users and the organization. Patch to the latest version immediately to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, review access controls and implement strict authorization checks throughout your application to ensure that only the right users can access sensitive features. Regularly audit your software for similar issues. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your application and keep those mischievous attackers at bay! 🛡️

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
2024-10-29T08:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 08:38Z
    WordPress GRÜN spendino Spendenformular plugin <= 1.0.1 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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