PatchTheCVECVE-2024-8485: The REST API TO MiniProgram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeovr in
CVE-2024-8485 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting rest api to miniprogram. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The REST API TO MiniProgram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeovr in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.1 via the updateUserInfo() due to missing validation on the 'openid' user controlled key that determines what user will be updated. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary user's accounts, including their email to a @weixin.com email, which can the be leveraged to res
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2024-09-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-8485?
rest api to miniprogram: upgrade to newer than 4.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-8485 being exploited?
CVE-2024-8485 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-8485 affect?
CVE-2024-8485 affects rest api to miniprogram. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The REST API TO MiniProgram plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeovr in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.1 via the updateUserInfo() due to missing validation on the 'openid' user controlled key th
How urgent is CVE-2024-8485?
Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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