CVE-2024-11721

CVE-2024-11721 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dynamiapps Frontend Admin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Description

The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.24.5. This is due to insufficient controls on the user role select field when utilizing the 'Role' field in a form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrative user accounts, even when the administrative user role has not been provided as an option to the user, granted that unauthenticated users have been provided access to the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11721?
The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.24.5. This is due to insufficient controls on the user role select field when utilizing the 'Role' field in a form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create new administrative user accounts, even when the administrative user role has not been provided as an option to the user, granted that unauthenticated users have been provided access to the form.
How severe is CVE-2024-11721?
CVE-2024-11721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-11721 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11721?
CVE-2024-11721 affects Dynamiapps Frontend Admin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11721?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-11721 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-11721 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34259.
When was CVE-2024-11721 published?
CVE-2024-11721 was published on 2024-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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