JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

Improper Privilege Management

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE	CVE-2024-6624
CVSS	Critical (9.8)
Publicly Published	July 10, 2024
Last Updated	July 29, 2024
Researcher	Thanh Nam Tran

Description

The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.

References

www.wordfence.com

1 affected software package

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	json-api-user (view on wordpress.org)
Patched?	Yes
Affected Version	<= 3.9.3
Patched Version	3.9.4

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