creativewerkdesigns WPSyncSheets Lite for WPForms Plugin up to 1.6 on WordPress Setting wpsslwp_reset_settings authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in creativewerkdesigns WPSyncSheets Lite for WPForms Plugin up to 1.6 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function wpsslwp_reset_settings of the component Setting Handler. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-12164. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in creativewerkdesigns WPSyncSheets Lite for WPForms Plugin up to 1.6 on WordPress. This affects the function wpsslwp_reset_settings of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The WPSyncSheets Lite For WPForms – WPForms Google Spreadsheet Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the wpsslwp_reset_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.

The weakness was disclosed by Kévin Mosbahi. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-12164 since 12/04/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/25/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/04/2024 🔍
02/12/2025 +70 days 🔍
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02/25/2025 +13 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Kévin Mosbahi
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-12164 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12164
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295407

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 08:08
Updated: 02/25/2025 06:54
Changes: 02/12/2025 08:08 (65), 02/25/2025 06:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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