CVE-2024-13780

Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin <= 1.16.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Directory Deletion

Description

The Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the hmenu_delete_menu() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary directories on the server.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: heroplugins Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17872fe4-b566-44ca-8218-3677fb75cb1c?source=cve
https://codecanyon.net/item/hero-menu-responsive-wordpress-mega-menu-plugin/10324895

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13780?
CVE-2024-13780 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13780?
To fix CVE-2024-13780, 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-2024-13780 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13780 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-2024-13780?
CVE-2024-13780 affects heroplugins Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin.
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