CVE-2024-8552

Summary

CVE-2024-8552 is a vulnerability affecting the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress. The issue stems from a missing capability check on the enable_shop() function, present in all versions up to 5.0.9. This flaw allows authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to unauthorizedly modify data and enable shop functionality. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can lead to potential data breaches and unintended functional changes within WordPress websites using the Download Monitor plugin. It is highly recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of this plugin to mitigate this risk.

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