Vulnerability Description
The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 2.4.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apusthemes | Superio | <= 2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://themeforest.net/item/superio-job-board-wordpress-theme/32180231Product
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dda2c437-8f41-480a-881Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12296?
CVE-2024-12296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' function...
How severe is CVE-2024-12296?
CVE-2024-12296 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-2024-12296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apusthemes Superio.