Vulnerability Description
The Hide Dashboard Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'warning_notices_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to modify the plugin's settings.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wprepublic | Hide Dashboard Notifications | < 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-hide-backed-notices/tags/1.3/adminProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4655236-7dfe-40ae-9d0Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-hide-backed-notices/tags/1.3/adminProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4655236-7dfe-40ae-9d0Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1955?
CVE-2024-1955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Hide Dashboard Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'warning_notices_settings' function in all versions up...
How severe is CVE-2024-1955?
CVE-2024-1955 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wprepublic Hide Dashboard Notifications.