CVE-2024-6624 JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Unauthenticated attackers can register as administrators due to improper controls on custom user meta fields in the JSON API User plugin.
- 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-2024-6624?
CVE-2024-6624 is a critical vulnerability in parorrey JSON API User, published on 11 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Parorrey Json Api User.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6624 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-6624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxf2-3xcv-2mf9.