CVE-2024-10098 ApplyOnline – Application Form Builder and Manager < 2.6.3 - Unauthenticated Application File Access

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access uploaded application files and private information due to missing authorization checks in the ApplyOnline plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-10098?

CVE-2024-10098 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Unknown ApplyOnline, published on 15 May 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ApplyOnline WordPress plugin before 2.6.3 does not protect uploaded files during the application process, allowing unauthenticated users to access them and any private information they contain

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Spiderteams Applyonline - Application Form Builder and Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-10098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-10098 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-10098 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h58h-p5x5-v3wj.

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