CVE-2024-13449

Boom Fest <= 2.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Settings Update

Description

The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: ibsofts Boom Fest
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/246a66ea-7f2f-44e6-825b-5556eacc33ab?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boom-fest/trunk/admin/class-boom-fest-admin.php#L174 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3227296/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13449?
CVE-2024-13449 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13449?
To fix CVE-2024-13449, 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-2024-13449 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13449 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-2024-13449?
CVE-2024-13449 affects ibsofts Boom Fest.
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