LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Exposes WordPress Admin Access

Popular WordPress plugin LiteSpeed Cache has been recently patched against a significant security flaw that would enable attackers to take over vulnerable websites.

The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-50550, involves a privilege elevation issue that could allow unauthenticated users to gain admin access to WordPress websites.

Discovery and Impact of CVE-2024-50550

A Taiwanese researcher identified the flaw and reported it to WordPress security firm Patchstack on September 23. The issue stems from