CVE-2024-8420
Critical
Description
The DHVC Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.7. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to supply the 'role' field when registering. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as an administrator on sites.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSitesao Dhvc Form
PublishedFeb 28, 2025
First seenFeb 28, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-266CWE-266
How to fix
Update
- sitesao dhvc_form2.4.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sitesao dhvc_form | v < 2.4.8 | 2.4.8 |
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