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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-12006
CVE-2024-12006:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-12006 affects the W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress in versions up to and including 2.8.1. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on January 14, 2025, and involves unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on several functions (NVD, WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks on several functions within the plugin, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to deactivate the W3 Total Cache plugin and manipulate plugin extensions by activating or deactivating them without proper authorization (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 2.8.2 of the W3 Total Cache plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the security risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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