Incorrect Privilege Assignment in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress



| Updated: 2024-09-13
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-28000
CWE-ID CWE-266
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 LiteSpeed Cache
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor LiteSpeed Technologies

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect Privilege Assignment

EUVDB-ID: #VU96486

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28000

CWE-ID: CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak security hash in a user simulation feature. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LiteSpeed Cache: 1.0.15 - 6.3.0.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-3-0-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privilege-escalation-in-litespeed-cache-plugin-affecting-5-million-sites?_s_id=cve


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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