CVE-2024-49608 HIGH

CVE-2024-49608: WordPress GERRYWORKS Post by Mail plugin <= 1.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Gerryworks
Product GERRYWORKS Post by Mail
Weakness CWE-266
Published October 20, 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 gerryworks GERRYWORKS Post by Mail gerryworks-post-by-mail allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GERRYWORKS Post by Mail: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

GERRYWORKS Post by Mail versions 1.0 and earlier contain an improper access control vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can read, modify, or delete data they should not have access to, or disrupt site operations. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no additional user interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete sensitive data; disrupt site availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion by low-privilege users; potential service disruption.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Valid user account with low privileges; network access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated