CVE-2024-33597 WordPress SSU plugin <= 1.5.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-33597?

CVE-2024-33597 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ProFaceOff SSU, published on 29 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-33597 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-33597 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-33597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-33597 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.5 Published 29 Apr 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can bypass authorization checks in the ProFaceOff SSU WordPress plugin to access restricted functionality.

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

What is CVE-2024-33597?

CVE-2024-33597 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ProFaceOff SSU, published on 29 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in ProFaceOff SSU.This issue affects SSU: from n/a through 1.5.0.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-33597?

How do I fix CVE-2024-33597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-33597 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-2024-33597 being exploited?