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CVE-2024-6624 (GCVE-0-2024-6624)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-07-11 06:43 – Updated: 2026-04-08 17:13
VLAI?
Title
JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Summary
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
CWE
  • CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
parorrey JSON API User Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.9.3 (semver)
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Credits
Thanh Nam Tran
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