Vulnerability Description
The Malware Scanner plugin and the Web Application Firewall plugin for WordPress (both by MiniOrange) are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the mo_wpns_init() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.2 (for Malware Scanner) and 2.1.1 (for Web Application Firewall). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-malware-protection/tags/4.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/miniorange-malware-protection/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6347f588-a3fd-4909-ad5
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/miniorange-malware-protection/tags/4.
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/miniorange-malware-protection/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6347f588-a3fd-4909-ad5
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-2172?
CVE-2024-2172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Malware Scanner plugin and the Web Application Firewall plugin for WordPress (both by MiniOrange) are vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the mo_wpns_init() fun...
How severe is CVE-2024-2172?
CVE-2024-2172 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-2172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.