Litespeed · Litespeed Cache · CVE-2024-50550
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
LiteSpeed Cache versions through 6.5.1
Description:
The issue is related to an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Cache, allowing Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability enables an attacker to gain administrative privileges due to weak security hash verification. Over 6 million WordPress sites are potentially at risk. The vulnerability has been actively exploited, highlighting critical security implications for WordPress users.
Recommendations:
For LiteSpeed Cache versions through 6.5.1, update to version 6.5.2 to mitigate the risk and protect your website from potential exploits. As a temporary workaround, consider reviewing and limiting user roles and permissions on your WordPress sites, and ensure that recent backups of your website are available and up-to-date in case of an attack. Restrict access to the vulnerable plugin to minimize the risk of exploitation.