CVE-2024-13716

Forex Calculators <= 1.3.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update

Description

The Forex Calculators plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_settings_callback() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/49ce8ca1-c1ae-4dda-909e-70c3b6d2b561?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fx-calculators/tags/1.3.5/forex-calculators.php#L101	product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13716?: CVE-2024-13716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13716?: To fix CVE-2024-13716, 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-2024-13716 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13716 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-2024-13716?: CVE-2024-13716 affects tarborali Forex Calculators.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions