CVE-2024-11918

Image Alt Text <= 2.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Image Alt Text Update

Description

The Image Alt Text plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data| due to a missing capability check on the iat_add_alt_txt_action and iat_update_alt_txt_action AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the alt text on arbitrary images.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: rswebstudios Image Alt Text
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/22143fe3-e599-4b44-99c0-ba66d88ff5d6?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3188755%40image-alt-text&new=3188755%40image-alt-text&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11918?
CVE-2024-11918 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11918?
To fix CVE-2024-11918, 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-2024-11918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11918 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-2024-11918?
CVE-2024-11918 affects rswebstudios Image Alt Text.
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