CVE-2024-56205CWE-266

WordPress AI Magic – SEO Content Generator & Article Writer plugin <= 1.0.4 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published December 31, 2024

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

🚨 A stunning oversight in SunnyKai AI Magic could let anyone with basic access snag higher privileges — imagine handing out VIP passes without checking IDs! 🔥 Think of it like a concert where anyone can stroll backstage just because the security guard got distracted. It’s a simple misstep that allows unauthorized users to access areas they definitely shouldn’t! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to escalate their privileges, gaining access to sensitive functionalities or data. This could lead to devastating consequences, including unauthorized data manipulation or system control, making the situation absolutely critical! 🚨

Put simply

Think of it like a concert where anyone can stroll backstage just because the security guard got distracted. It’s a simple misstep that allows unauthorized users to access areas they definitely shouldn’t! This vulnerability stems from an incorrect privilege assignment in the newsletter-page redirects, which allows users to elevate their access inappropriately. The flaw affects versions of AI Magic from n/a to 1.0.4.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious actors to escalate their privileges, gaining access to sensitive functionalities or data. This could lead to devastating consequences, including unauthorized data manipulation or system control, making the situation absolutely critical! 🚨 Immediate action is vital! Update SunnyKai AI Magic to version 1.0.5 or later to close this critical gap. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure proper access controls are enforced. You've got this! Tackle this issue head-on, and you'll keep your systems secure 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
0.00640 · 50.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-12-31T12:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 12:43Z
    WordPress AI Magic – SEO Content Generator & Article Writer plugin <= 1.0.4 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
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