CVE-2024-0385

Description

The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxAddCategory function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to add categories.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.83% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: frenify Categorify – WordPress Media Library Category & File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1c7c74cf-a109-4f77-a740-5a43ccd4e96a?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3034410/categorify patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0385?
CVE-2024-0385 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0385?
To fix CVE-2024-0385, 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-2024-0385 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-0385 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-0385?
CVE-2024-0385 affects frenify Categorify – WordPress Media Library Category & File Manager.
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