CVE-2024-10124

Description

The Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation and activation due to a missing capability check on the tp_install() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated. This vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.1.1.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/app.php#L28 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/app.php#L46 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/vayu-blocks/trunk/inc/vayu-sites/core/class-installation.php#L29 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3173408/ https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3203532/vayu-blocks/tags/1.2.0/inc/vayu-sites/app.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/81e7ab80-7df2-4ef4-80ee-a11d057151c4?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10124? +

The Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation and activation due to a missing capability check on the tp_install() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated. This vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.1.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-10124? +

CVE-2024-10124 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10124? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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