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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-6698
CVE-2024-6698:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The FundEngine plugin for WordPress contains a privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-6698) affecting all versions up to and including 1.7.0. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Wordfence, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) (Wordfence Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper verification of user meta updates through the updateusermeta function. This security flaw has been classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to manipulate their user meta data (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability enables authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to administrator level access. This allows complete control over the WordPress installation, potentially compromising the entire website's security (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Website administrators should immediately update the FundEngine plugin to version 1.7.1 or later which contains the security fix (WordPress Plugin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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