CVE-2024-2544 (GCVE-0-2024-2544)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-06-15 02:01 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:33
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Popup Builder <= 4.3.0 - Missing Authorization in Multiple AJAX Actions
Summary
The Popup Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on all AJAX actions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform multiple unauthorized actions, such as deleting subscribers, and importing subscribers to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks.
Severity
7.4 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-06-25 17:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| popupbuilder | Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups. |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 4.3.0
(semver)
|
guessed |
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