CVE-2024-10311

Summary

CVE-2024-10311 is a vulnerability affecting the External Database Based Actions plugin for WordPress. The issue lies in the 'edba_admin_handle' function, which lacks a necessary capability check. Consequently, authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or higher can bypass authentication and update plugin settings, as well as log in as any existing user on the site, including administrators. This poses a significant security risk, allowing unauthorized access and potential data compromise. WordPress users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version immediately to mitigate this vulnerability.

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