CVE-2024-9519
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Oct 10, 2024
Updated: Oct 15, 2024
CWE ID 266
Summary
CVE-2024-9519 is a vulnerability affecting the UserPlus plugin for WordPress. This issue arises from an inadequate capability check on the 'save_metabox_form' function, which is present in versions 2.0 and below. Authenticated attackers with editor-level permissions or higher can exploit this flaw to modify data and elevate their privileges by updating the registration form role to administrator. This privilege escalation poses a significant security risk for WordPress websites running the affected plugin.
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