CVE-2024-8430: Spice Starter Sites <= 1.2.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Demo Content Import

Published Oct 1, 2024
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Updated

The Spice Starter Sites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the spicestartersitesimportercreater function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import demo content.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Spice Starter Sites<=1.2.5

Event History

Oct 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8430?

The severity of CVE-2024-8430 is considered high due to the vulnerability allowing unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8430?

To fix CVE-2024-8430, update the Spice Starter Sites plugin to the latest version that includes a proper capability check.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8430?

Any user utilizing the Spice Starter Sites plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.2.5 is affected by CVE-2024-8430.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8430?

CVE-2024-8430 is classified as a security vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data.

5

When was CVE-2024-8430 disclosed?

CVE-2024-8430 was disclosed as part of the public vulnerabilities database in 2024.

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