Vulnerability Description
The HurryTimer – An Scarcity and Urgency Countdown Timer for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post publication due to a missing capability check on the activateCampaign() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to publish arbitrary posts like ones they have submitted for review, or a site administrator has in draft.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hurrytimer/trunk/includes/Admin.php#L
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3173213/hurrytimer/trunk/includes/A
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a8eda88-c45a-4867-b42
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8667?
CVE-2024-8667 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The HurryTimer – An Scarcity and Urgency Countdown Timer for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post publication due to a missing capability check on the activa...
How severe is CVE-2024-8667?
CVE-2024-8667 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-2024-8667?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.