Vulnerability Description
The Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1 due to insufficient restriction on the '_cf7frr_' post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to modify the default user role in the registration form settings.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-registration-contact-form-7/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca616ae6-59d3-4037-b53
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-registration-contact-form-7/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca616ae6-59d3-4037-b53
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4870?
CVE-2024-4870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Frontend Registration – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1 due to insufficient restriction on the '_cf7frr_' post meta....
How severe is CVE-2024-4870?
CVE-2024-4870 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-4870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.