CVE-2024-13607: JS Help Desk – The Ultimate Help Desk & Support Plugin <= 2.8.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insecure Direct Object Reference

Published Feb 4, 2025
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Updated

The JS Help Desk – The Ultimate Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.8 via the 'exportusereraserequest' due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level permissions and above, to export ticket data for any user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – The Ultimate Help Desk & Support Plugin<=2.8.8

Event History

Feb 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13607?

CVE-2024-13607 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to user data.

2

How do I fix the vulnerability CVE-2024-13607?

To fix CVE-2024-13607, update the JS Help Desk plugin to version 2.8.9 or later where the issue has been addressed.

3

What types of issues does CVE-2024-13607 cause?

CVE-2024-13607 allows for Insecure Direct Object Reference, potentially exposing user data and increasing the risk of information leakage.

4

Is CVE-2024-13607 present in earlier versions of the plugin?

Yes, CVE-2024-13607 affects all versions of the JS Help Desk plugin up to and including 2.8.8.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-13607?

Only users of the JS Help Desk – The Ultimate Help Desk & Support Plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-13607.

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