CVE-2024-10092: Download Monitor <= 5.0.12 - Missing Authorization to API Key Manipulation

Published Oct 26, 2024
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Updated

The Download Monitor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajaxhandleapikeyactions function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to revoke existing API keys and generate new ones.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Download Monitor Download Monitor<=5.0.12

Event History

Oct 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10092?

CVE-2024-10092 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-10092?

To fix CVE-2024-10092, update the Download Monitor plugin to version 5.0.13 or higher, which includes the necessary capability checks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-10092?

CVE-2024-10092 affects all versions of the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress up to and including version 5.0.12.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-10092?

CVE-2024-10092 allows authenticated attackers, even with Subscriber roles, to modify data without proper permissions.

5

Is CVE-2024-10092 a remote exploit?

CVE-2024-10092 is not a remote exploit; it requires an authenticated user with minimal permissions to exploit the vulnerability.

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