CVE-2024-6000: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in FooEvents FooEvents for WooCommerce
The FooEvents for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file uploads due to an improper capability setting on the 'display_ticket_themes_page' function in versions up to, and including, 1.19.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level capabilities or above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This was partially patched in 1.19.20, and fully patched in 1.19.21.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The FooEvents for WooCommerce plugin suffers from an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the 'display_ticket_themes_page' function, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher roles to upload arbitrary files. This flaw exists in versions up to 1.19.20. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.19.20 and fully patched in 1.19.21, mitigating the risk of unauthorized file uploads and potential remote code execution.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (High), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade FooEvents for WooCommerce to version 1.19.21 or later, where the vulnerability is fully patched. Versions up to 1.19.20 are vulnerable, with only a partial fix applied in 1.19.20. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the version history described in the vulnerability details.
CVE-2024-6000: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in FooEvents FooEvents for WooCommerce
Description
The FooEvents for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file uploads due to an improper capability setting on the 'display_ticket_themes_page' function in versions up to, and including, 1.19.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level capabilities or above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This was partially patched in 1.19.20, and fully patched in 1.19.21.
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Technical Analysis
The FooEvents for WooCommerce plugin suffers from an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in the 'display_ticket_themes_page' function, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher roles to upload arbitrary files. This flaw exists in versions up to 1.19.20. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.19.20 and fully patched in 1.19.21, mitigating the risk of unauthorized file uploads and potential remote code execution.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1 (High), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade FooEvents for WooCommerce to version 1.19.21 or later, where the vulnerability is fully patched. Versions up to 1.19.20 are vulnerable, with only a partial fix applied in 1.19.20. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the version history described in the vulnerability details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-14T15:18:32.652Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfab7ef31ef0b55d3eb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:15:41 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:39:51 PM
Views: 7
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