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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-13375
CVE-2024-13375:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Adifier System plugin for WordPress contains a privilege escalation vulnerability via account takeover in versions up to and including 3.1.7. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2024-13375 and was disclosed on January 18, 2025 (NVD, WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user identity prior to updating user details, specifically through the adifier_recover() function. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-620 (Unverified Password Change) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary users' passwords, including those of administrators. Once an attacker changes a user's password, they can gain complete access to the compromised account and its associated privileges (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 3.1.8 of the Adifier System plugin. Users are strongly advised to update to this version or later to protect against potential exploitation (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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