Vulnerability Description
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the is_w3tc_admin_page function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain the plugin's nonce value and perform unauthorized actions, resulting in information disclosure, service plan limits consumption as well as making web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application that can be used to query information from internal services, including instance metadata on cloud-based applications.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boldgrid | W3 Total Cache | < 2.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Extension_IPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Extensions_Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Extensions_Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Generic_PluPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Generic_PluPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Generic_PluPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Root_LoaderPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/UsageStatisPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/UsageStatisPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Util_Admin.Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/inc/optionsPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/inc/optionsPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/w3-total-caPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/196e629f-7c77-4bcb-822Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12365?
CVE-2024-12365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the is_w3tc_admin_page function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. T...
How severe is CVE-2024-12365?
CVE-2024-12365 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boldgrid W3 Total Cache.