CVE-2024-56220CWE-266

WordPress SSL Wireless SMS Notification plugin <= 3.6.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Critical · published December 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An incorrect privilege assignment lets users do more than they should! With SSL Wireless SMS Notification versions up to 3.6.0, a sneaky privilege escalation is on the table! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where every guest has a key that opens the VIP lounge, even if they only paid for a standard room. This vulnerability essentially hands out the wrong keys, giving guests access to exclusive areas they shouldn't be in. An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive operations and information, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. Imagine the chaos if anyone could stroll into restricted areas and manipulate system settings at will! This is absolutely devastating for security.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where every guest has a key that opens the VIP lounge, even if they only paid for a standard room. This vulnerability essentially hands out the wrong keys, giving guests access to exclusive areas they shouldn't be in. The vulnerability arises from an incorrect privilege assignment in the SSL Wireless SMS Notification, allowing a lower-privileged user to escalate their access rights and perform unauthorized actions.

What to do

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive operations and information, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. Imagine the chaos if anyone could stroll into restricted areas and manipulate system settings at will! This is absolutely devastating for security. Immediately update SSL Wireless SMS Notification to version 3.6.1 or later to close this critical gap. Conduct a review of user permissions to ensure they align with actual roles, and consider implementing additional access controls to safeguard sensitive areas. 🛡️ You've got this! Fixing this issue will make your system way more secure and protect your users! 🚀

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
0.00473 · 39.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2024-12-31T10:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 10:05Z
    WordPress SSL Wireless SMS Notification plugin <= 3.6.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
    cvelistv5