Vulnerability Description
The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.24.5. This is due to insufficient controls on the user role select field when utilizing the 'Role' field in a form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrative user accounts, even when the administrative user role has not been provided as an option to the user, granted that unauthenticated users have been provided access to the form.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamiapps | Frontend Admin | < 3.25.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3204192/acf-frontend-form-element/tPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e9fdc833-8384-42c0-ad9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11721?
CVE-2024-11721 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.24.5. This is due to insufficient controls on the user role select f...
How severe is CVE-2024-11721?
CVE-2024-11721 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11721?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dynamiapps Frontend Admin.