Vulnerability Description
The User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the form_save_action() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the registration form and make the default registration role administrator. This subsequently allows the attacker to register an account as an administrator on the site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/wpeverest/user-registration/commit/d265273aa4dddb24ade929be78
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3070439/user-registration/trunk/inc
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d03459d8-b1f2-4270-a29
- https://github.com/wpeverest/user-registration/commit/d265273aa4dddb24ade929be78
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3070439/user-registration/trunk/inc
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d03459d8-b1f2-4270-a29
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-2417?
CVE-2024-2417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The User Registration – Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the form...
How severe is CVE-2024-2417?
CVE-2024-2417 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-2024-2417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.