CVE-2024-13752: WP Project Manager <= 2.6.17 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited Arbitrary Options Update
First published: Sat Feb 15 2025(Updated: )
The WP Project Manager – Task, team, and project management plugin featuring kanban board and gantt charts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check in the '/pm/v2/settings/notice' endpoint all versions up to, and including, 2.6.17. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to cause a persistent denial of service condition.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Project Manager | <=2.6.17 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bd54a50b-13ce-43ce-bce1-8fe132abc07e?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wedevs-project-manager/trunk/core/Upgrades/Upgrade_2_0.php#L255
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wedevs-project-manager/trunk/core/Upgrades/Upgrade_2_3.php#L151
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wedevs-project-manager/#developers
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3239348/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fwedevs-project-manager%2Ftags%2F2.6.17%2Fsrc%2FSettings%2FControllers%2FSettings_Controller.php&old=3213295&new_path=%2Fwedevs-project-manager%2Ftags%2F2.6.18%2Fsrc%2FSettings%2FControllers%2FSettings_Controller.php&new=3240807&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fwedevs-project-manager%2Ftrunk%2Froutes%2Fsettings.php&old=3213295&new_path=%2Fwedevs-project-manager%2Ftrunk%2Froutes%2Fsettings.php&new=3240806&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13752?
CVE-2024-13752 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data loss.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13752?
To fix CVE-2024-13752, update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 2.6.18 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-13752?
CVE-2024-13752 affects all versions of WP Project Manager up to and including version 2.6.17.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13752?
CVE-2024-13752 is a security vulnerability related to unauthorized data access due to a missing capability check.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-13752?
The vendor for CVE-2024-13752 is WP Project Manager, responsible for the affected plugin.
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