CVE-2024-9705: Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance <= 1.0.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Template Name Update
First published: Fri Dec 06 2024(Updated: )
The Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ucsm_update_template_name_lite' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to change the name of the plugin's templates.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance | <=1.0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9705?
CVE-2024-9705 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized modification of data.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9705?
To fix CVE-2024-9705, update the Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin to version 1.1.0 or later, which includes necessary capability checks.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9705?
CVE-2024-9705 affects all versions of the Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.0.9.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-9705?
CVE-2024-9705 can be exploited by authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9705?
The best workaround for CVE-2024-9705 is to remove or deactivate the Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin until it is updated.
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