SB2025013019 - Multiple vulnerabilities in W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress

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SB2025013019 - Multiple vulnerabilities in W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress

Published: January 30, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025013019
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Missing Authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12365)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing capability check on the is_w3tc_admin_page function. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information and perform unauthorized actions.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12008)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure issue through the publicly exposed debug log file. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


3) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12006)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing capability check on several functions. A remote attacker can deactivate the plugin as well as activate and deactivate plugin extensions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References