CVE-2015-10116

RealFaviconGenerator Favicon Plugin class-favicon-by-realfavicongenerator-admin.php install_new_favicon cross-site request forgery

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in RealFaviconGenerator Favicon Plugin up to 1.2.12 on WordPress. This affects the function install_new_favicon of the file admin/class-favicon-by-realfavicongenerator-admin.php. The manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.13 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 949a1ae7216216350458844f50a72f100b56d4e7. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-230661 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: RealFaviconGenerator Favicon Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.230661 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.230661 signature third party advisory vdb entry permissions required
https://github.com/wp-plugins/favicon-by-realfavicongenerator/commit/949a1ae7216216350458844f50a72f100b56d4e7 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-10116?
CVE-2015-10116 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-10116?
To fix CVE-2015-10116, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-10116 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-10116 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-10116?
CVE-2015-10116 affects RealFaviconGenerator Favicon Plugin.
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