CVE-2024-6624

JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation

Published Jul 11, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-269
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:13 PM
Reserved
Jul 9, 2024, 5:32 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 11, 2024, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:18 AM