CVE-2024-37560 HIGH

CVE-2024-37560: WordPress WP User Switch plugin <= 1.1.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Iqbalrony
Product WP User Switch
Weakness CWE-269
Published July 12, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in IqbalRony WP User Switch allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Switch: from n/a through 1.1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP User Switch versions up to 1.1.0 contain a privilege management flaw that allows authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions. An attacker with low-level access can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a site administrator into clicking a malicious link, potentially gaining the ability to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. Update to a version newer than 1.1.0 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service by exploiting improper privilege controls.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can bypass privilege restrictions and perform actions they shouldn't be able to, compromising site integrity and confidentiality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site and must trick an admin into clicking a link.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 12, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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