CVE-2024-13639

Read More & Accordion <= 3.4.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary 'Read More' Post Deletion

Description

The Read More & Accordion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the expmDeleteData() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary 'read more' posts.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: edmonparker Read More & Accordion
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65849267-8bb5-48fd-b95e-e89a1e744fe0?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/expand-maker/trunk/files/ReadMoreAdminPost.php#L98 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/expand-maker/trunk/files/ReadMoreAdminPost.php#L9 product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/expand-maker/ product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3239533/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13639?
CVE-2024-13639 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13639?
To fix CVE-2024-13639, 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-2024-13639 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13639 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-2024-13639?
CVE-2024-13639 affects edmonparker Read More & Accordion.
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