JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Description
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Thanh Nam Tran
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4a26f60-5912-4d4a-8ef8-e4357c1fb1ff?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L51
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/json-api-user/trunk/controllers/User.php#L187
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3115185/
Affected Vendor
parorrey
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