CVE-2024-13541

aDirectory – WordPress Directory Listing Plugin <= 2.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Deletion

Description

The aDirectory – WordPress Directory Listing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the adqs_delete_listing() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: adirectory aDirectory – WordPress Directory Listing Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c99b8a94-c35b-43a1-bb14-2ca97be421cc?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/adirectory/tags/1.3.4/inc/Frontend/Ajax.php#L115 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/adirectory/tags/1.9.5/inc/Frontend/Ajax.php#L115 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/adirectory/tags/2.1/inc/Frontend/Ajax.php#L113 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3235167%40adirectory&new=3235167%40adirectory&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13541?
CVE-2024-13541 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13541?
To fix CVE-2024-13541, 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-2024-13541 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13541 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-2024-13541?
CVE-2024-13541 affects adirectory aDirectory – WordPress Directory Listing Plugin.
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