1.0 Introduction
Recently, WordPress has released security updates to address a high severity of vulnerability in WordPress plugin LiteSpeed Cache.
2.0 Impact
This vulnerability involves a privilege elevation issue that could allow unauthenticated users to gain admin access to WordPress websites.
3.0 Affected Products
- WordPress LiteSpeed Cache Plugin version 6.5.1 and below.
4.0 Recommendations
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review the LiteSpeed Cache Guides and apply the necessary updates.
Kindly refer to the following URL: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Generally, we advise users of this device to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact Cyber999 through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my
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5.0 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-5-1-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50550
- https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/litespeed-cache-plugin-vulnerability-exposes-wordpress-admin-access/