CVE-2024-6624
JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
- Published
- Jul 11, 2024
- Updated
- Apr 8, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- Wordfence
- Evidence observed
- Aug 28, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 86.1%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
The JSON API User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to improper controls on custom user meta fields. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators on the site. The plugin requires the JSON API plugin to also be installed.
Sources
2- CVE-2024-6624Exploit
Python exploit script for CVE-2024-6624 targeting unauthenticated privilege escalation in the JSON API User WordPress plugin. Automates user registration and admin account creation.
- CVE-2024-6624Exploit
JSON API User <= 3.9.3 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
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