CVE-2024-9706: Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance <= 1.0.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Template Activation
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_activate_lite_template_lite function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the template used for the coming soon / maintenance page.
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-2024-9706?
CVE-2024-9706 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9706?
To fix CVE-2024-9706, update the Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin to a version above 1.0.9.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-9706?
CVE-2024-9706 affects all versions of the Ultimate Coming Soon & Maintenance plugin up to and including version 1.0.9.
What kind of impact does CVE-2024-9706 have?
CVE-2024-9706 allows unauthenticated users to modify data, which could lead to further exploits or unauthorized access.
Is CVE-2024-9706 being actively exploited?
There is no confirmed evidence of active exploitation for CVE-2024-9706 at this time.
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