Platform
wordpress
Component
spectra-pro
Fixed 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 ability for an attacker to gain administrator privileges on a WordPress site. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can create a new user account with administrator rights, bypassing standard authentication mechanisms. This grants them complete control over the website, including the ability to modify content, install malicious plugins, access sensitive data, and potentially compromise the entire server infrastructure. The ease of exploitation, requiring only author-level access, significantly broadens the attack surface and increases the risk of successful attacks.
CVE-2024-3828 was publicly disclosed on 2024-05-10. While no public proof-of-concept (PoC) code has been widely released, the ease of exploitation makes it likely that attackers are actively scanning for vulnerable instances. The vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, but its high severity and ease of exploitation warrant close monitoring. The vulnerability's reliance on existing author-level access suggests attackers may leverage compromised accounts to exploit it.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.14% (34% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
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 restricting user roles and permissions within WordPress to minimize the potential impact of a successful attack. Review user accounts and remove any suspicious or unauthorized accounts. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block attempts to create users with elevated privileges. Monitor WordPress logs for unusual user creation activity.
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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