What is the severity of CVE-2024-27955?

CVE-2024-27955 has been classified as a high severity cross-site request forgery vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27955?

To fix CVE-2024-27955, update the WP Automatic plugin to a version higher than 3.92.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27955?

CVE-2024-27955 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.

Which versions of WP Automatic are affected by CVE-2024-27955?

CVE-2024-27955 affects WP Automatic versions up to and including 3.92.0.

Can CVE-2024-27955 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-27955 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-27955

high

8.3

CWE

352

17/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-27955: WordPress Automatic plugin <= 3.92.0 - CSRF to Privilege Escalation vulnerability

First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WP Automatic Automatic allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Automatic: from n/a through 3.92.0.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WP Automatic	<=3.92.0

Remedy

Update to 3.92.1 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-automatic/wordpress-automatic-plugin-3-92-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 has been classified as a high severity cross-site request forgery vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27955?
To fix CVE-2024-27955, update the WP Automatic plugin to a version higher than 3.92.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
Which versions of WP Automatic are affected by CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 affects WP Automatic versions up to and including 3.92.0.
Can CVE-2024-27955 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-27955 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 has been classified as a high severity cross-site request forgery vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27955?
To fix CVE-2024-27955, update the WP Automatic plugin to a version higher than 3.92.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows privilege escalation.
Which versions of WP Automatic are affected by CVE-2024-27955?
CVE-2024-27955 affects WP Automatic versions up to and including 3.92.0.
Can CVE-2024-27955 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-27955 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation.