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CVE-2024-4898

Instawp Connect broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 4.16%
  1. Published12 Jun 2024

Description

The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing authorization checks on the REST API calls in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.38. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to connect the site to InstaWP API, edit arbitrary site options and create administrator accounts.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Instawp Connect< 0.1.0.39

Remediation

Fixed in
Instawp Connect≥ 0.1.0.39

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-4898 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-4898 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 4.16%.

How severe is CVE-2024-4898?

CVE-2024-4898 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 4.16% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4898?

Affected products include Instawp Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4898?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Instawp Connect 0.1.0.39 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.