CVE-2024-11496: Infility Global <= 2.9.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Plugin Options Update

Published Jan 7, 2025
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Updated

The Infility Global plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the infilityglobalajax function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin options and potentially break the site.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Infility Global<=2.9.8
Infility Infility Global WordPress<2.9.9

Event History

Jan 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11496?

CVE-2024-11496 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11496?

To fix CVE-2024-11496, upgrade the Infility Global plugin to version 2.9.9 or later, which includes the necessary capability checks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-11496?

Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access in WordPress installations using Infility Global versions up to 2.9.8 are affected by CVE-2024-11496.

4

What versions of Infility Global are vulnerable to CVE-2024-11496?

All versions of Infility Global up to and including 2.9.8 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-11496.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-11496 facilitate?

CVE-2024-11496 facilitates unauthorized modification of data, allowing authenticated attackers to exploit the missing capability check.

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