CVE-2024-3828: Spectra Pro <= 1.1.5 - Authenticated (Author+) Privilege Escalation

Published May 10, 2024
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Updated

The Spectra Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This is due to the plugin allowing lower-privileged users to create registration forms and set the default role to administrator This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to create administrator-level accounts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Spectra Spectra Pro<=1.1.5

Event History

May 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3828?

CVE-2024-3828 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3828?

To fix CVE-2024-3828, update the Spectra Pro plugin to version 1.1.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-3828?

All users of the Spectra Pro plugin for WordPress running versions up to 1.1.5 are affected by CVE-2024-3828.

4

What types of exploitation are possible with CVE-2024-3828?

CVE-2024-3828 allows lower-privileged users to create registration forms that can assign administrator roles, leading to potential full site takeover.

5

What versions of the Spectra Pro plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-3828?

All versions of the Spectra Pro plugin up to and including version 1.1.5 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-3828.

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