CVE-2024-5940: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform <= 3.13.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Event Settings Update
First published: Tue Aug 20 2024(Updated: )
The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'handle_request' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.13.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to edit event ticket settings if the Events beta feature is enabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Givenu Givenu Give | <3.14.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3cda8d0-321c-4b15-980e-5ebf49fac367?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/give/tags/3.12.0/src/EventTickets/Routes/UpdateEvent.php#L81
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/give/tags/3.12.0/src/EventTickets/Routes/UpdateEventTicketType.php#L78
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3120745/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5940?
CVE-2024-5940 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5940?
To fix CVE-2024-5940, update the GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform to version 3.14.0 or higher.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-5940 on my WordPress site?
The impact of CVE-2024-5940 includes potential unauthorized data modifications by unauthenticated users, compromising the integrity of donation records.
Which versions of the GiveWP plugin are affected by CVE-2024-5940?
CVE-2024-5940 affects all versions of the GiveWP plugin up to and including version 3.13.0.
Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2024-5940?
Yes, unauthenticated users can exploit CVE-2024-5940 to modify data on the affected WordPress sites.
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