Vulnerability Description
The Webo-facto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.40 due to insufficient restriction on the 'doSsoAuthentification' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make themselves administrators by registering with a username that contains '-wfuser'.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Medialibs | Webo-Facto | < 1.41 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/webo-facto-connector/tags/1.40/WeboFaProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3153062/webo-facto-connectorPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1280ceb-9ce8-47fc-8fdThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8853?
CVE-2024-8853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Webo-facto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.40 due to insufficient restriction on the 'doSsoAuthentification' function. This makes it ...
How severe is CVE-2024-8853?
CVE-2024-8853 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-2024-8853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Medialibs Webo-Facto.