CVE-2024-54293CWE-266

WordPress CE21 Suite plugin <= 2.2.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published December 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A staggering privilege escalation flaw in CE21 Suite could let users gain unauthorized access with just a simple misconfiguration! Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly gives anyone access to the VIP section – that means any customer could waltz in and take the chef's special without a reservation! This vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining access to sensitive data and administrative functions. Imagine the chaos if every diner could access the kitchen and make changes to the menu! An unauthorized user could manipulate the system's settings, compromising the security and integrity of the entire application.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly gives anyone access to the VIP section – that means any customer could waltz in and take the chef's special without a reservation! This incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in CE21 Suite allows users to perform actions that should be restricted, particularly affecting versions up to and including 2.2.0.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining access to sensitive data and administrative functions. Imagine the chaos if every diner could access the kitchen and make changes to the menu! An unauthorized user could manipulate the system's settings, compromising the security and integrity of the entire application. Immediate action is required: patch CE21 Suite to version 2.2.1 or later to address this vulnerability. Review user roles and permissions to ensure they are set correctly to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to secure your CE21 Suite and keep the kitchen safe! 🛡️

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
0.00639 · 50.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-12-13T14:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 14:25Z
    WordPress CE21 Suite plugin <= 2.2.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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