CVE-2024-0201: Product Expiry for WooCommerce <= 2.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Settings Update
The Product Expiry for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'savesettings' function in versions up to, and including, 2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions or above to update plugin settings. CVE-2023-52179 appears to be a duplicate of this issue.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-0201?
CVE-2024-0201 is categorized as a medium-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0201?
To fix CVE-2024-0201, update the Product Expiry for WooCommerce plugin to version 2.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-0201?
CVE-2024-0201 affects users of the Product Expiry for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.5.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2024-0201?
Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions can exploit CVE-2024-0201 due to the missing capability check.
What function is vulnerable in CVE-2024-0201?
The 'save_settings' function is vulnerable in CVE-2024-0201 due to a lack of proper capability checks.