CVE-2024-10781: Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk <= 6.44 - Authorization Bypass due to Missing Empty Value Check to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation
The Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Arbitrary Plugin Installation due to an missing empty value check on the 'apikey' value in the 'perform' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.44. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution if another vulnerable plugin is installed and activated.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-10781?
CVE-2024-10781 has a high severity level due to its potential for unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10781?
To fix CVE-2024-10781, update the CleanTalk Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall plugin to version 6.45 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-10781?
All users of the CleanTalk Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall plugin on WordPress using version 6.44 or earlier are affected by CVE-2024-10781.
What causes CVE-2024-10781?
CVE-2024-10781 is caused by a missing empty value check on the 'api_key' in the 'perform' function of the plugin.
Is CVE-2024-10781 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no specific information indicating active exploitation of CVE-2024-10781.