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The Maintenance Page plugin for WordPress, developed by themegrill, has a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access of data. This is due to a missing capability check on the subscribe_download function hooked via AJAX action. This vulnerability affects all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8. Authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, can exploit this vulnerability to download a CSV containing subscriber emails. The vulnerability has been assigned the identifier CVE-2024-1370.
Overview
The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-284 Improper Access Control. The CVSS base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level. The vulnerability was first disclosed on February 21, 2024, and was published on March 13, 2024. The vulnerability was discovered by Francesco Carlucci.
Remediation
Users of the Maintenance Page plugin for WordPress are advised to update to the latest version of the plugin. If updating is not possible, users should consider disabling the plugin until an update is available. It is also recommended to regularly check for updates and apply them as soon as they are available to prevent potential exploitation of this vulnerability.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
