Vulnerability Description
The User Role Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.64.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_roles() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add or remove roles for arbitrary users, including escalating their privileges to administrator, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-role-editor/trunk/includes/class
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-role-editor/trunk/includes/class
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208193/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-role-editor/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f359d02-d4ce-4045-9e7
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12293?
CVE-2024-12293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The User Role Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.64.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_r...
How severe is CVE-2024-12293?
CVE-2024-12293 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12293?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.