Vulnerability identifier: #VU84933

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21622

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Craft CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Pixel & Tonic, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user on the local network can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Craft CMS: 3.0.0 - 4.5.15

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External links
http://github.com/craftcms/cms/security/advisories/GHSA-j5g9-j7r4-6qvx

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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