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CVE-2024-9829

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' func…

Published Oct 23, 2024CWE-862EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2024-9829 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Download Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability checks on the 'dpwap_handle_download_user' and 'dpwap_handle_download_comment' functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to download any comment, and download metadata for any user including user PII and sensitive information including username, email, hashed passwords and application passwords, session token information and more depending on set up and additional plugins installed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-plugin/trunk/download-plugin.php#L242Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-plugin/trunk/download-plugin.php#L262Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-plugin/trunk/download-plugin.php#L335Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3170600/Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e0891211-e4b3-4dcf-8ee0-e20abeb91640?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9829?

CVE-2024-9829 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 23, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9829?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-9829?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-9829?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-9829 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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