Frontend Admin by DynamiApps: privilege escalation
Frontend Admin by DynamiApps
Privilege escalation in the Frontend Admin by DynamiApps component. Threat level: High (CVSS 8.8).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Frontend Admin by DynamiApps. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 8.8 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
Privilege escalation lets a low-privileged user (e.g. a subscriber) raise their level to administrator.
An ordinary, insignificant account becomes one with full power over the site, opening the way to further attacks.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 8.8 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- Requires an ordinary, low-privileged account.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-269.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (Frontend Admin by DynamiApps) to the latest version.
- If a patch is not out yet, temporarily disable the vulnerable element.
- Check whether the site has already been attacked: unusual files, new administrator accounts, redirects.
- Make a backup before you start making changes.
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