CVE-2024-30485 HIGH

CVE-2024-30485: WordPress Finale Lite plugin <= 2.18.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation vulnerability

Vendor Xlplugins
Product Finale Lite
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins Finale Lite.This issue affects Finale Lite: from n/a through 2.18.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Finale Lite through version 2.18.0 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing access to sensitive functions. A logged-in user with low privileges can read, modify, or delete data they should not have access to, or perform administrative actions without authorization. This affects all data and functionality within the plugin.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete data; perform admin actions without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Any registered user can access and modify sensitive plugin data or settings meant only for admins.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated