CVE-2024-2505
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CVE-2024-2505 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9's access control mechanism fails to properly restrict access to its settings, permitting Authors to manipulate requests and extend access to lower privileged users, like Subscribers, despite initial settings prohibiting such access. This vulnerability resembles broken access control, enabling unauthorized users to modify critical GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 configurations.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9's access control mechanism fails to properly restrict access to its settings, permitting Authors to manipulate requests and extend access to lower privileged users, like Subscribers, despite initial settings prohibiting such access. This vulnerability resembles broken access control, enabling unauthorized users to modify critical GamiPress WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 configurations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gamipress | Gamipress | < 6.8.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b3d6148-ecee-4e59-84a4-3b3e9898473b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9b3d6148-ecee-4e59-84a4-3b3e9898473b/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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