#VU96486 Incorrect Privilege Assignment in LiteSpeed Cache - CVE-2024-28000

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96486

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
LiteSpeed Cache
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: LiteSpeed Technologies

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

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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

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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.