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 attackers to deactivate the plugin as well as activate and deactivate plugin extensions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (41.7th 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.