Auth bypass in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache
CVE-2024-12006
The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attac…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (39.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Boldgrid W3 Total Cache — versions 0
- Boldgrid W3_total_cache
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12006?
- CVE-2024-12006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2025-01-14.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12006?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-12006 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.