CVE-2024-9629: Contact Form 7 + Telegram <= 0.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Subscription Approve/Pause/Refuse

Published Oct 28, 2024
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Updated

The Contact Form 7 + Telegram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpcf7Telegram::ajax' function in versions up to, and including, 0.8.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to approve, pause and refuse subscriptions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Contact Form 7 Contact Form 7 + Telegram<=0.8.5

Event History

Oct 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9629?

CVE-2024-9629 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data modification.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9629?

To fix CVE-2024-9629, update the Contact Form 7 + Telegram plugin to version 0.8.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9629?

Users of the Contact Form 7 + Telegram plugin for WordPress, especially those using versions up to 0.8.5, are affected by CVE-2024-9629.

4

What type of attacks can occur due to CVE-2024-9629?

CVE-2024-9629 allows authenticated attackers to perform unauthorized modifications of data through the plugin.

5

When was CVE-2024-9629 published?

CVE-2024-9629 was published in 2024, drawing attention to a significant vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin.

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