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CVE-2024-6624

Parorrey Json API User privilege escalation

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 2.87%
  1. Published11 Jul 2024

Description

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.

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

Parorrey Json API User< 3.9.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Parorrey Json API User≥ 3.9.4

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6624 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6624 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 2.87%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6624?

CVE-2024-6624 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6624?

Affected products include Parorrey Json API User.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6624?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Parorrey Json API User 3.9.4 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.