CVE-2024-22145 HIGH

CVE-2024-22145: WordPress InstaWP Connect plugin <= 0.1.0.8 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Instawp
Product InstaWP Connect
Weakness CWE-266
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

InstaWP Connect versions up to 0.1.0.8 contain an improper privilege escalation vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can read, modify, or delete sensitive data and disrupt site operations. The vulnerability requires only network access and valid login credentials. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 0.1.0.8 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete sensitive data; disrupt site availability with valid login credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any low-privilege user can escalate to perform admin-level actions: read private data, modify content, or crash the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; network access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated