Vulnerability Description
The Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_plugin_option() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the 'ays_pb_upgrade_plugin' option with arbitrary data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ays-popup-box/tags/4.9.2/admin/class-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3188357/ays-popup-box/tags/4.9.8/ad
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c3717e03-9a18-48a1-97d
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10861?
CVE-2024-10861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Popup Box – Create Countdown, Coupon, Video, Contact Form Popups plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the deactivate_plugin_...
How severe is CVE-2024-10861?
CVE-2024-10861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.