Vulnerability · Published May 17, 2024 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2024-22145WordPress InstaWP Connect plugin <= 0.1.0.8 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in InstaWP Connect from InstaWP. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 66% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 34.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.8.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| InstaWP | InstaWP Connect | 0 – through 0.1.0.8 |
Weakness: CWE-266 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/instawp-connect/vulnerability/wordpress-instawp-connect-plugin-0-1-0-8-arbitrary-option-update-to-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/instawp-connect/wordpress-instawp-connect-plugin-0-1-0-8-arbitrary-option-update-to-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry, x_transferred