CVE-2024-3821 wpDataTables - Tables & Table Charts (Premium) <= 6.3.2 - Missing Authorization to DataTable Access & Modification
Unauthenticated attackers can manipulate data tables in the premium wpDataTables plugin due to missing capability checks.
- 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-2024-3821?
CVE-2024-3821 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin, published on 1 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several functions in the wdt_ajax_actions.php file in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate data tables. Please note this only affects the premium version of the plugin.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3821?
How do I fix CVE-2024-3821?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3821 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-2024-3821 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3821 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f72-vxqc-2p62.