CVE-2024-12008

W3 Total Cache <= 2.8.1 Information Exposure via Log Files

Description

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.1 through the publicly exposed debug log file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view potentially sensitive information in the exposed log file. For example, the log file may contain nonce values that can be used in further CSRF attacks. Note: the debug feature must be enabled for this to be a concern, and it is disabled by default.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 17.14% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: boldgrid W3 Total Cache
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8292f23c-fb17-4082-9788-f643d1bb097e?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Util_Environment.php#L430 patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/w3-total-cache/tags/2.8.0/Util_Debug.php#L29 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12008?
CVE-2024-12008 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12008?
To fix CVE-2024-12008, 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-2024-12008 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-12008 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12008?
CVE-2024-12008 affects boldgrid W3 Total Cache.
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