CVE-2024-12252

SEO LAT Auto Post <= 2.2.1 - Missing Authorization to File Overwrite/Upload (Remote Code Execution)

Description

The SEO LAT Auto Post plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to file overwrite due to a missing capability check on the remote_update AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the seo-beginner-auto-post.php file which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 43.76% Top 5%
Affected: seobeginner SEO LAT Auto Post
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/67df10cc-ce3c-4157-9860-7e367062f710?source=cve
https://wordpress.org/plugins/seo-beginner-auto-post/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12252?
CVE-2024-12252 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12252?
To fix CVE-2024-12252, 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-2024-12252 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-12252 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~44% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12252?
CVE-2024-12252 affects seobeginner SEO LAT Auto Post.
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