CVE-2024-6624: json api user Privilege Escalation — Fix

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.

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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-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
parorrey	json_api_user	< 3.9.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3115185/ https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3115185/

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L187 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L51 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4a26f60-5912-4d4a-8ef8-e4357c1fb1ff?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L187 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L51 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4a26f60-5912-4d4a-8ef8-e4357c1fb1ff?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6624? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-6624? +

CVE-2024-6624 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6624? +

CVE-2024-6624 affects products from parorrey, specifically: json_api_user. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6624? +

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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