CVE-2024-4898
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
90.0%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing authorization checks on the REST API calls in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.38. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to connect the site to InstaWP API, edit arbitrary site options and create administrator accounts.
Technical Details
- Published
- 6/12/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4898?
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary option updates due to a missing authorization checks on the REST API calls in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.38. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to connect the site to InstaWP API, edit arbitrary site options and create administrator accounts.
Is CVE-2024-4898 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-4898 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 90.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-4898?
CVE-2024-4898 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2024-4898 affecting your environment?
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