CVE-2024-10528: Ultimate Member <= 2.8.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary User Profile Picture Update

Published Nov 21, 2024
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Updated

The Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized profile picture updates due to a missing capability check on the wpajaxumresizeimage() and ajaxresizeimage() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the profile pictures of other users.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ultimate Member Ultimate Member<=2.8.9
ultimatemember Ultimate Member Wordpress<2.9.0

Event History

Nov 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-10528?

CVE-2024-10528 has a medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized profile picture updates.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-10528?

To fix CVE-2024-10528, update the Ultimate Member plugin to version 2.8.10 or later, which includes the necessary capability checks.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-10528?

CVE-2024-10528 affects versions of the Ultimate Member plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.8.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10528?

CVE-2024-10528 is a vulnerability related to unauthorized access allowing profile picture updates without proper permissions.

5

How can I determine if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-10528?

To determine if your site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-10528, check the version of the Ultimate Member plugin installed on your WordPress site.

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