CVE-2024-12472

Post Duplicator <= 2.36 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Protected Post Disclosure

Description

The Post Duplicator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.36 via the mtphr_duplicate_post() due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be duplicated. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to by duplicating the post.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: metaphorcreations Post Duplicator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3071b2dc-9673-4e30-bd04-7404eb6a1ed9?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3219375%40post-duplicator&new=3219375%40post-duplicator&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12472?
CVE-2024-12472 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12472?
To fix CVE-2024-12472, 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-2024-12472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12472 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-2024-12472?
CVE-2024-12472 affects metaphorcreations Post Duplicator.
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