Strix
26.1K

CVE-2024-9872

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2024-9872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_save_user_data_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject malicious web scripts and update settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_save_user_data_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject malicious web scripts and update settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VcitaOnline Booking \& Scheduling Calendar< 4.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9872?
The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the vcita_save_user_data_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject malicious web scripts and update settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-9872?
CVE-2024-9872 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9872?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-9872?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST