CVE-2024-12046

Medical Addon for Elementor <= 1.6.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure via Shortcode

Description

The Medical Addon for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2 via the 'namedical_elementor_template' shortcode due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the content of draft, pending, and private posts.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: nicheaddons Medical Addon for Elementor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d5f4c4ec-bdb5-4f27-8ee3-060de9b62502?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/medical-addon-for-elementor/trunk/elementor/lib/lib.php#L12
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/medical-addon-for-elementor/trunk/elementor/lib/lib.php#L24
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3230459/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12046?
CVE-2024-12046 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12046?
To fix CVE-2024-12046, 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-2024-12046 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12046 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-2024-12046?
CVE-2024-12046 affects nicheaddons Medical Addon for Elementor.
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