CVE-2024-6624
CRITICAL
9.8
CVSS 3.1
Description
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
Affected WordPress components
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JSON API User Plugin · json-api-userUp to and including 3.9.3View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- parorrey JSON API User — Up to and including 3.9.3
- parorrey json_api_user — Up to and including 3.9.3
- parorrey json_api_user — Before 3.9.4
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L187 Product
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L51 Product
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3115185/ Patch
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4a26f60-5912-4d4a-8ef8-e4357c1fb1ff?source=cve Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record