Plattform
wordpress
Komponente
spectra-pro
Behoben in
1.1.6
CVE-2024-3828 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Spectra Pro WordPress plugin. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with author-level access or higher to elevate their privileges and create administrator accounts, effectively gaining full control of the WordPress site. The vulnerability impacts versions of Spectra Pro up to and including 1.1.5. A patch is available to resolve this issue.
The primary impact of CVE-2024-3828 is the potential for unauthorized administrative access to a WordPress site. An attacker who can successfully exploit this vulnerability can create new administrator accounts, granting them complete control over the site's content, configuration, and user management. This could lead to data breaches, website defacement, malicious code injection, and other severe consequences. The ease of exploitation, requiring only author-level access, significantly broadens the potential attack surface. This vulnerability shares similarities with other WordPress plugin privilege escalation flaws where improper role assignment controls are exploited.
CVE-2024-3828 was publicly disclosed on 2024-05-10. No public proof-of-concept (POC) code has been released at the time of writing, but the vulnerability's ease of exploitation suggests a high probability of exploitation. It is not currently listed on CISA KEV. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any indications of active exploitation campaigns.
WordPress websites utilizing the Spectra Pro plugin, particularly those with multiple users having author or higher roles, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where users have limited control over plugin updates are also particularly vulnerable. Sites with weak password policies or inadequate user access controls are more susceptible to initial compromise, which could then be leveraged to exploit this privilege escalation vulnerability.
• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin list --status=active | grep spectra-pro• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin update --all• wordpress / composer / npm:
wp plugin status spectra-pro• wordpress / composer / npm:
grep -r 'wp_create_user' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/spectra-pro/*disclosure
Exploit-Status
EPSS
0.14% (34% Perzentil)
CISA SSVC
CVSS-Vektor
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-3828 is to immediately upgrade the Spectra Pro plugin to a patched version. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider temporarily restricting user roles to prevent the creation of new accounts. Implement strict access controls and regularly audit user permissions. While a WAF or proxy cannot directly prevent this vulnerability, it can help detect and block suspicious activity related to account creation. Review WordPress user roles and permissions to ensure they align with the principle of least privilege.
Actualice el plugin Spectra Pro a la última versión disponible. La vulnerabilidad permite a usuarios con rol de Autor o superior crear cuentas de administrador, por lo que es crucial actualizar para mitigar el riesgo de escalada de privilegios.
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CVE-2024-3828 is a vulnerability in the Spectra Pro WordPress plugin allowing attackers with author access to create administrator accounts, gaining full control of the site. It has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).
You are affected if you are using Spectra Pro version 1.1.5 or earlier. Check your plugin version and upgrade immediately if vulnerable.
Upgrade the Spectra Pro plugin to the latest available version. This patch addresses the privilege escalation vulnerability and restores secure operation.
While no widespread exploitation has been confirmed, the ease of exploitation suggests attackers are likely scanning for vulnerable instances. Proactive patching is highly recommended.
Refer to the Spectra Pro plugin developer's website or WordPress plugin repository for the official advisory and update information.
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