CVE-2024-5941: GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform <= 3.14.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited File Deletion

Published Aug 20, 2024
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Updated

The GiveWP – Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the 'handlerequest' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.14.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read attachment paths and delete attachment files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GiveWP GiveWP WordPress<3.14.2

Event History

Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5941?

CVE-2024-5941 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access and data deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5941?

To fix CVE-2024-5941, update the GiveWP – Donation Plugin to version 3.14.2 or later.

3

What versions of GiveWP are affected by CVE-2024-5941?

CVE-2024-5941 affects all versions of the GiveWP plugin up to and including 3.14.1.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-5941?

CVE-2024-5941 allows for unauthorized access and modification or deletion of data.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-5941?

Any user of the GiveWP – Donation Plugin for WordPress versions prior to 3.14.2 is at risk due to CVE-2024-5941.

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