CVE-2024-54229CWE-266

WordPress SV100 Companion plugin <= 2.0.02 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published December 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
37.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A privilege escalation vulnerability in SV100 Companion means an attacker could gain unauthorized access with minimal effort! 🔥 Think of it like a guest at a party who finds a way to sneak into the VIP lounge without a proper invitation. That guest can now mingle with the important people and access exclusive areas they shouldn't be in! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and perform actions that could compromise sensitive data or disrupt system integrity. Imagine someone legally barred from a room suddenly being able to access all the secrets kept within! This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization.

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a party who finds a way to sneak into the VIP lounge without a proper invitation. That guest can now mingle with the important people and access exclusive areas they shouldn't be in! The incorrect privilege assignment in SV100 Companion allows users to escalate their privileges beyond intended limits, enabling unauthorized actions that the system should otherwise prevent. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 2.0.02.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and perform actions that could compromise sensitive data or disrupt system integrity. Imagine someone legally barred from a room suddenly being able to access all the secrets kept within! This could lead to devastating consequences for your organization. Immediately update SV100 Companion to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Review user permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals have access and monitor system logs for any suspicious activity. Don't wait—act now to secure your environment! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to fortifying your defenses in no time. 🛡️

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
0.00447 · 37.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-12-16T15:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 15:18Z
    WordPress SV100 Companion plugin <= 2.0.02 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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