CVE-2024-50476:The CVE-2024-50476 is a critical vulnerability in the GRÜN spendino Spendenformular plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.0.1. The vulnerability is due to missing authorization which can lead to privilege escalation.

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The GRÜN spendino Spendenformular plugin for WordPress, versions up to and including 1.0.1, is affected by a critical vulnerability. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-50476, is due to missing authorization which can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges. The attack complexity is low and no user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The impact of this vulnerability is high on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Overview

The vulnerability is due to missing authorization in the GRÜN spendino Spendenformular plugin for WordPress. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity. The attack can be performed over the network without any user interaction. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 1.0.1.

Remediation

Users of the GRÜN spendino Spendenformular 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 monitor the vendor's website and other reliable sources for any updates or patches related to this vulnerability.

References

  1. CVE-2024-50476
  2. Patchstack Vulnerability Database
  3. CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation
  4. CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Industry ExposureMost to least
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.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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