CVE-2014-9013Wpmarketplace Authentication Bypass
The ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin 2.4.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary users and gain admin privileges via a request to wpmp_pp_ajax_call with an execution target of wp_insert_user.
Published Nov 6, 2019 · Updated Nov 20, 2024 · Also known as 091b2d1d-983a-45ab-935e-635991e8bc8b, WORDFENCE-091b2d1d-983a-45ab-935e-635991e8bc8b
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-9013 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Wpmarketplace (Wpmarketplace Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wpmarketplace 2.4.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
47%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin 2.4.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary users and gain admin privileges via a request to wpmp_pp_ajax_call with an execution target of wp_insert_user.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WpmarketplaceWpmarketplace Project | 2.4.0 | 2.4.1 |
Patched Releases
Wpmarketplace
2.4.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 6, 2019
Last updated
Nov 20, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
The ajaxinit function in wpmarketplace/libs/cart.php in the WP Marketplace plugin 2.4.0 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary users and gain admin privileges via a request to wpmp_pp_ajax_call with an execution target of wp_insert_user.
Affected: Wpmarketplace (Wpmarketplace Project) versions 2.4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wpmarketplace 2.4.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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