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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-4566
CVE-2024-4566:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The ShopLentor plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability (CVE-2024-4566) due to a missing capability check on the ajax_dismiss function in versions up to and including 2.8.8. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 21, 2024, and affects the plugin's data modification capabilities (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing capability check in the ajax_dismiss function, which allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to set arbitrary WordPress options to "true". The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability enables authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to modify WordPress options without proper authorization. Additionally, attackers with subscriber- or customer-level access can exploit this vulnerability if the WooCommerce plugin is deactivated or if access to the default WordPress admin dashboard is explicitly enabled for authenticated users (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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