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CVE-2024-10437: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress (versions up to 4.2.1) contains a vulnerability due to a missing capability check on the ajax_enable function. This security issue was discovered and reported on October 28, 2024, with a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium) (Wordfence).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. The issue stems from a missing capability check in the ajax_enable function, which is responsible for handling message activation and deactivation functionality (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to activate or deactivate smart messages within the WooCommerce platform. This unauthorized access to message control functionality could potentially disrupt business communications and message management (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 4.2.1 of the WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin. Users should update to a patched version when available (WordPress Plugin).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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