CVE-2024-54369CWE-862

WordPress Zita Site Builder plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation and Activation vulnerability

Critical · published December 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing authorization vulnerability in ThemeHunk's Zita Site Builder lets anyone access features without proper checks! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and grab any dish without being a customer. Without proper access controls, unauthorized users can directly interact with sensitive functionalities! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities—imagine them changing settings, accessing sensitive data, or even taking over the entire site. This is a wake-up call for site owners, as the implications could range from data leaks to complete control over your online presence!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can waltz into the kitchen and grab any dish without being a customer. Without proper access controls, unauthorized users can directly interact with sensitive functionalities! This vulnerability stems from improperly enforced Access Control Lists (ACLs) in Zita Site Builder, allowing users to bypass authorization checks and access functionalities they shouldn't.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities—imagine them changing settings, accessing sensitive data, or even taking over the entire site. This is a wake-up call for site owners, as the implications could range from data leaks to complete control over your online presence! Immediately update to version 1.0.3 or later to fix this critical vulnerability. Review your site configurations to ensure that proper access controls are in place for all functionalities. Don’t forget to monitor user permissions regularly! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your site and keep those unauthorized folks out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01625 · 76.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2024-12-16T14:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 14:31Z
    WordPress Zita Site Builder plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation and Activation vulnerability
    cvelistv5