CVE-2024-37560: Incorrect Privilege Assignment in iqbalrony WP User Switch
CVE-2024-37560 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the iqbalrony WP User Switch plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1. 1. 3. This flaw allows privilege escalation, potentially enabling an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher-level access. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-37560 exists in the iqbalrony WP User Switch plugin, versions up to 1.1.3, due to incorrect privilege assignment. This flaw permits privilege escalation, allowing users with some level of access to elevate their privileges improperly. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.0 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their access rights within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to full control over the affected site. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the WP User Switch plugin or disabling it if not essential. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-37560: Incorrect Privilege Assignment in iqbalrony WP User Switch
Description
CVE-2024-37560 is an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the iqbalrony WP User Switch plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 1. 1. 3. This flaw allows privilege escalation, potentially enabling an attacker with limited privileges to gain higher-level access. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-37560 exists in the iqbalrony WP User Switch plugin, versions up to 1.1.3, due to incorrect privilege assignment. This flaw permits privilege escalation, allowing users with some level of access to elevate their privileges improperly. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.0 indicates a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their access rights within the WordPress environment, potentially leading to full control over the affected site. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the WP User Switch plugin or disabling it if not essential. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-09T18:17:16.631Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e7b87115cfb686fc648
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:35 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 11:21:02 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:06:30 AM
Views: 3
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.