CVE-2024-5453: ProfileGrid <= 5.8.6 - Missing Authorization
First published: Wed Jun 05 2024(Updated: )
The ProfileGrid – User Profiles, Groups and Communities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the pm_dismissible_notice and pm_wizard_update_group_icon functions in all versions up to, and including, 5.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change arbitrary options to the value '1' or change group icons.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss ProfileGrid | <5.8.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a44d182-2a43-47c0-ab2e-36c0514c1d47?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php#L2006
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php#L1378
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3095503/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/admin/class-profile-magic-admin.php?contextall=1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5453?
CVE-2024-5453 has been classified with a moderate severity due to unauthorized modification of data risk.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5453?
To fix CVE-2024-5453, update the ProfileGrid plugin to version 5.8.7 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-5453?
CVE-2024-5453 affects all versions of the ProfileGrid plugin up to and including version 5.8.6.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-5453?
Websites using the ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-5453 if they are running affected versions.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-5453?
CVE-2024-5453 is a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to modify data due to missing capability checks.
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