CVE-2024-8632

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified

CVE-2024-8632 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The KB Support – WordPress Help Desk and Knowledge Base plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'kbs_ajax_load_front_end_replies' and 'kbs_ajax_mark_reply_as_read' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read replies of any ticket, and mark any reply as read.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KB Support – WordPress Help Desk and Knowledge Base plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'kbs_ajax_load_front_end_replies' and 'kbs_ajax_mark_reply_as_read' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read replies of any ticket, and mark any reply as read.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LogonKb Support< 1.6.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8632?
The KB Support – WordPress Help Desk and Knowledge Base plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'kbs_ajax_load_front_end_replies' and 'kbs_ajax_mark_reply_as_read' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read replies of any ticket, and mark any reply as read.
How severe is CVE-2024-8632?
CVE-2024-8632 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8632?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST