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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-8420
CVE-2024-8420:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The DHVC Form plugin for WordPress contains a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.7. This security issue is tracked as CVE-2024-8420 and is classified under CWE-266 (Privilege Escalation) (Red Hat CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-266, which relates to privilege escalation issues. The affected software is a form builder plugin that integrates with WPBakery Page Builder for WordPress, allowing users to create and manage forms through a drag-and-drop interface (CodeCanyon).
Impact
As a privilege escalation vulnerability, successful exploitation could allow attackers to gain elevated permissions within the WordPress installation, potentially compromising the security of the affected website (NVD Report).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update to a version newer than 2.4.7 if available. The latest version of the plugin as of March 2025 is 2.4.12, which includes various security improvements and compatibility updates (CodeCanyon).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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