CVE-2024-10399: Download Monitor <= 5.0.13 - Missing Authorization to Sensitive Information Exposure

Published Oct 30, 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 ajaxsearchusers function in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to obtain usernames and emails of site users.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Download Monitor Download Monitor<=5.0.13

Event History

Oct 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10399?

CVE-2024-10399 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to unauthorized modification of data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-10399?

To fix CVE-2024-10399, update the Download Monitor plugin to version 5.0.14 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-10399?

All versions of the Download Monitor plugin up to and including 5.0.13 are affected by CVE-2024-10399.

4

What is affected by CVE-2024-10399?

CVE-2024-10399 affects the Download Monitor plugin for WordPress, specifically the ajax_search_users function.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-10399?

CVE-2024-10399 allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access to modify data due to a missing capability check.

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