CVE-2024-8289
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
9.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation/de-escalation and account takeover due to an insufficient capability check on the update_item_permissions_check and create_item_permissions_check functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any user with the vendor role, create new users with the vendor role, and demote other users like administrators to the vendor role.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-8289?
The MultiVendorX – The Ultimate WooCommerce Multivendor Marketplace Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation/de-escalation and account takeover due to an insufficient capability check on the update_item_permissions_check and create_item_permissions_check functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the password of any user with the vendor role, create new users with the vendor role, and demote other users like administrators to the vendor role.
Is CVE-2024-8289 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-8289 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 9.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8289?
CVE-2024-8289 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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