Vulnerability Description
The Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Arbitrary Plugin Installation due to an authorization bypass via reverse DNS spoofing on the checkWithoutToken function in all versions up to, and including, 6.43.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleantalk | Anti-Spam | < 6.44 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cleantalk-spam-protect/tags/6.43.2/liProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3179819/cleantalk-spam-protect#filePatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d7eb5fad-bb62-4f0b-ad5Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10542?
CVE-2024-10542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Arbitrary Plugin Installation due to an authorization bypass via reverse DNS spoofing on the ch...
How severe is CVE-2024-10542?
CVE-2024-10542 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cleantalk Anti-Spam.