CVE-2024-12559

ClickDesigns <= 1.8.0 - Missing Authorization to API Key Modification or Removal

Description

The ClickDesigns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'clickdesigns_add_api' and the 'clickdesigns_remove_api' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or remove the plugin's API key.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: 1clickdesigns ClickDesigns
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1d19968-dbd8-4433-99a7-b973a59c4653?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/clickdesigns/tags/1.8.0/includes/clickdesigns-ajax.php#L64
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/clickdesigns/tags/1.8.0/includes/clickdesigns-ajax.php#L79

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12559?
CVE-2024-12559 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12559?
To fix CVE-2024-12559, 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-2024-12559 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12559 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-2024-12559?
CVE-2024-12559 affects 1clickdesigns ClickDesigns.
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