#VU105442 Missing Authorization in Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu - CVE-2024-13780

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105442

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-13780

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: HeroPlugins

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient file path validation in the hmenu_delete_menu() function. A remote user can delete arbitrary directories on the server.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu: 1.16.5

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External links
https://codecanyon.net/item/hero-menu-responsive-wordpress-mega-menu-plugin/10324895
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17872fe4-b566-44ca-8218-3677fb75cb1c?source=cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.