CVE-2024-13637
Demo Awesome <= 1.0.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Activation
Description
The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins..
INFO
Published Date :
April 2, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 2, 2025, 2:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-13637
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Demo Awesome plugin to the latest version.
- Verify plugin has proper capability checks.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Demo Awesome plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the install_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install and activate arbitrary plugins.. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-awesome/trunk/inc/admin/class-demo-awesome-admin.php#L407 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/demo-awesome/trunk/inc/admin/js/admin.js#L1684 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/demo-awesome/#developers Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a552f81-b222-46f0-b318-702e09d249c1?source=cve