CVE-2024-22145 (GCVE-0-2024-22145)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-05-17 08:46 – Updated: 2026-04-01 15:33
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Title
WordPress InstaWP Connect plugin <= 0.1.0.8 - Arbitrary Option Update to Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Summary
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.8.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
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Vendor Product Version
InstaWP InstaWP Connect Affected: 0 , ≤ 0.1.0.8 (custom)
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Date Public ?
2026-04-01 16:23
Credits
Majed Refaea | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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