CVE-2024-3606
First published: Thu May 02 2024(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Memberships, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_upload_cover_image function in all versions up to, and including, 5.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to delete attachments.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.8.4 | |
| ProfileGrid | <=5.8.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c039d2fe-7518-4724-a025-6380a53fb58c?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3069928/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk?contextall=1&old=3068943&old_path=%2Fprofilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities%2Ftrunk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3606?
CVE-2024-3606 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3606?
To fix CVE-2024-3606, update the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.8.4 or later, which contains the necessary capability checks.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3606?
All versions of the ProfileGrid plugin up to and including 5.8.3 are affected by CVE-2024-3606.
What systems are at risk from CVE-2024-3606?
Any WordPress installations using the ProfileGrid plugin prior to version 5.8.4 are at risk from CVE-2024-3606.
What actions can unauthorized users perform due to CVE-2024-3606?
Unauthorized users can potentially delete data associated with user profiles due to the lack of a capability check in the affected function.
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